India plans global diplomatic push across Europe, Africa, BRICS and Quad in MayIndia is set to ramp up its global diplomacy in May, with multiple high-level engagements across Europe, Africa and key groupings such as B...
26 Apr, 2026, 08.24 AM IST
Quebec hobby retailer pushes back against language law, warning rules drive niche products, and customersQuebec hobby retailer Imaginaire is challenging strict French-language regulations, arguing they hinder local businesses by limiting produc...
12 Apr, 2026, 09.18 AM IST
Canada launches new pathway to help French-speaking international students secure permanent residenceCanada is introducing a new program to help French-speaking international students and graduates become permanent residents. This initiativ...
21 Mar, 2026, 03.00 PM IST
Canada reserves 5,000 PR spaces for French-speaking immigrantsCanada is boosting French-speaking immigration outside Quebec by adding 5,000 permanent residence spaces annually from 2026. This initiativ...
20 Jan, 2026, 10.17 AM IST
Canada to introduce big changes to Express Entry system in 2026Canada is set to revamp its Express Entry immigration system in 2026. New categories will target doctors, senior managers, scientists, and ...
10 Dec, 2025, 06.57 PM IST
Canada is cutting immigration but making one big exceptionCanada is reducing overall immigration but increasing targets for French-speaking immigrants settling outside Quebec, aiming for 12% by 202...
26 Aug, 2025, 03.01 PM IST
Airtel Africa Q1 profit jumps 20% on Nigeria-led tariff boostAirtel Africa posted a 25% YoY revenue surge to $1.41 billion and a 20% profit rise to $156 million in Q1 FY26, driven by tariff hikes, str...
25 Jul, 2025, 06.20 PM IST
French language proficiency: a strategic move for immigrantsCanada is experiencing a significant surge in newcomers learning French, driven by the increasing importance of French language proficiency...
05 May, 2025, 05.24 PM IST
Canada introduces new Express Entry categories for 2025 to tackle labour shortagesCanada is updating its immigration strategy for 2025, introducing a new education category under the Express Entry system to address labor ...
28 Feb, 2025, 04.58 PM IST
Canada's new immigration plan: Key numbers to know if you're planning the moveCanada has revealed a new immigration plan for 2025–2027. This plan targets a reduction in permanent and temporary resident admissions. It ...
25 Oct, 2024, 12.16 PM IST
Canada announces new immigration pilots to support rural and Francophone communitiesCanadian Immigration Minister Marc Miller recently introduced two new pilot immigration programs aimed at benefiting rural and Francophone ...
14 Mar, 2024, 01.03 PM IST
Canada pushes for more French-speaking, skilled immigrantsThe Canadian government is intensifying efforts to bring more French-speaking skilled workers to address labour shortages. Canada aims to h...
15 Feb, 2024, 03.52 PM IST
Canada expands Francophone Mobility Program to attract French-speaking immigrantsThis measure, initially reserved for highly skilled French-speaking temporary foreign workers, now opens doors to more French-speaking immi...
18 Jun, 2023, 03.46 PM IST
Quebec is planning to make French mandatory for all new immigrantsQuebec Premier Francois Legault proposes changes to the province’s economic immigration criteria requiring skilled workers to have a basic ...
31 May, 2023, 08.52 PM IST
Canada is working on plans to boost immigration among French speakersNova Scotia is about to launch its new 'francophone' immigration action plan, to accelerate application process of speakers and learners of...
30 Nov, 2022, 02.27 PM IST
- Francophones furious over English slogan for Paris Olympic bid
OLYMPICS-FRANCE/SLOGAN:Francophones furious over English slogan for Paris Olympic bid
17 Feb, 2017, 11.44 PM IST
French-speaking global Indians form organisationAn interesting statistic is that 6 per cent of overseas Indians are Francophone or French speaking.
09 Jan, 2013, 12.23 PM IST