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Groupe des Ambassadeurs Francophones d'Ottawa
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The Francophonie of the future must be a primary tool for cooperation

During the pandemic, new borders were created, nationalism emerged and a digital culture was established that was useful but threatening to those who were not prepared. However, this ordeal has brought to light the great strength of the Francophonie: solidarity in diversity. In this post-Covid era, the Groupe des Ambassadeurs Francophone suggest that we build on this strength to move the Francopho...
During the pandemic, new borders were created, nationalism emerged and a digital culture was established that was useful but threatening to those who were not prepared. However, this ordeal has brought to light the great strength of the Francophonie: solidarity in diversity. In this post-Covid era, ...

March 24, 2023
STEM building
Francophonie

The University of Ottawa reinforces French-language education programs

The latest report on French-language higher education called Sommet des États généraux sur le postsecondaire en contexte francophone minoritaire shows that Francophones who pursue their postsecondary studies in French are more likely to live and work in French, than those who choose English-language institutions. This reveals that it is urgent to extend French language programs to enable these you...
The latest report on French-language higher education called Sommet des États généraux sur le postsecondaire en contexte francophone minoritaire shows that Francophones who pursue their postsecondary studies in French are more likely to live and work in French, than those who choose English-language...

March 20, 2023
Jacques Frémont, David L. Cohen and Sanni Yaya
International

The future of Canada-U.S. leadership on the roadmap of a renewed partnership

As Ottawa is getting prepared for President Joe Biden’s first visit in-person later this month, U.S. Ambassador David L. Cohen met with the university community to reiterate that Canada and the United States can only work together in friendship and collaboration. Cohen met with the university community to remind them that friendship and collaboration are the foundation of the Canada-U.S. leadershi...
As Ottawa is getting prepared for President Joe Biden’s first visit in-person later this month, U.S. Ambassador David L. Cohen met with the university community to reiterate that Canada and the United States can only work together in friendship and collaboration. Cohen met with the university commun...

March 9, 2023
of the International Network of Senghor Chairs of La Francophonie
Francophonie

The annual meeting of the International Network of Senghor Chairs of La Francophonie ends with a renewed commitment to science in French

After more than two years of restrictions, of the Réseau des Chaires Senghor de la Francophonie (RICSF) brought together the French-speaking scientific community from October 11 to 13 for the scientific conference and the 2022 annual general meeting.
After more than two years of restrictions, of the Réseau des Chaires Senghor de la Francophonie (RICSF) brought together the French-speaking scientific community from October 11 to 13 for the scientific conference and the 2022 annual general meeting.

October 31, 2022
Sanni Yaya, Jacques Frémont, Lydie Hakizimana, H.E. Anelm Ransford Sowah and Kingsley Agyemang
International

uOttawa strengthening Higher Education and Research Capacity in Africa

The University of Ottawa is laying the foundations for a new strategic and equal relationship with Africa that would help develop and retain the next generation of African leaders and facilitate higher education policy and research.
The University of Ottawa is laying the foundations for a new strategic and equal relationship with Africa that would help develop and retain the next generation of African leaders and facilitate higher education policy and research.

October 18, 2022
Tabaret Hall.
Francophonie

uOttawa remains devoted to its Francophone roots

Dear members of the University community, The University is currently going through troubling times. Many of you are understandably bewildered and I feel it is important to remind you today of the fundamental values that are central to our institution’s mission and to reiterate the role that La Francophonie plays in our very existence. Over...
Dear members of the University community, The University is currently going through troubling times. Many of you are understandably bewildered and I feel it is important to remind you today of the fundamental values that are central to our institution’s...

March 29, 2021
Yves Pelletier
Francophonie

Meet Yves Pelletier, new Associate Vice-President, Francophonie

What region are you from within the Canadian Francophonie? I was born and raised in Sudbury, in a loving and attentive family. Early on, I knew that I was different from the other children in my neighbourhood. Every summer, we would travel by train or car to St-François-de-Madawaska, my dad’s hometown in New Brunswick’s Brayon community. My mother’s f...
What region are you from within the Canadian Francophonie? I was born and raised in Sudbury, in a loving and attentive family. Early on, I knew that I was different from the other children in my neighbourhood. Every summer, we would travel by train or c...

February 24, 2021