Concordia is the only English-language institution to attend Mobilisation franco 2025

From May 12 to 13, Concordia distinguished itself as the only English-language institution participating in Mobilisation franco 2025. The event brought together francophone organizations from across Quebec and Canada. Participants were united by a shared commitment to taking concrete action in support of the French language and the richness of francophone heritage. The gathering also served as a platform to exchange best practices, develop joint initiatives and foster collaboration through the sharing of resources and expertise among participants.

“It's very inspiring to see so many people coming together to ensure that French remains a part of daily life in Quebec and throughout the Canadian Francophonie, as well as to carry out projects that strengthen cohesion between Quebec and francophone communities across Canada,” said French Language Minister Jean-François Roberge.

Concordia’s presence reflects its commitment to being an active partner in strengthening the French language across Quebec.

“At Concordia, we believe French is a powerful tool for integration and success,” says Isabel Dunnigan, vice-president of professional education and valorisation du français. “Our presence here highlights our commitment to providing practical resources that empower our community to learn, live and work in French — especially in environments where it can be less dominant.”

Chanel Bourdon, coordinator of partnerships and special projects at Réussir en français, and Sophie Mailloux, manager of student experience and the Francophone Student Centre, represented Concordia at the event.

Both emphasized the importance of continued collaboration with organizations that promote the French language and work to ensure it thrives in diverse environments. “The conversations at the event reaffirmed the importance of collective action to ensure the French language continues to thrive in diverse settings,” Mailloux notes.

Bourdon is confident Concordia can build on its participation to further engage with the francophone community.

“We hope to use the momentum from this event and the connections we’ve made to collaborate on projects with francophone leaders and institutions,” Bourdon says. “What we’ve learned by attending will also help us develop even more practical resources and initiatives to strengthen the French language within the Concordia community and beyond.”

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