Sarnia designated for French-language services

Journal Staff Sarnia has been designated to provide French-language services by the Ministry of Francophone Affairs. Starting Nov.

Published: December 31st, 2021

Sarnia designated for French-language services

Journal Staff

Sarnia has been designated to provide French-language services by the Ministry of Francophone Affairs.

Starting Nov. 1, 2024, Ontario government offices in Sarnia will offer full French-language services in accordance with the French Language Services Act.

The request came from two local Francophone organizations, Regroupement des organismes francophones de Sarnia-Lambton and the Centre culturel Joliet, with the full support of MPP Bob Bailey, MP Marilyn Gladu, and Mayor Mike Bradley.

About 5,400 Francophones live in Sarnia-Lambton, representing 4.2% of the population.

Sarnia will become the 27^th area providing French-language services in Ontario, which is home to the largest French-speaking community in Canada outside of Quebec.

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