Western Canada

Expanding French Immersion in Central Okanagan

March 8, 2021
Susan Kootnekoff
Image: "New innovative learning spaces improve Okanagan Mission Secondary school" by BC Gov Photos is licensed under CC BY-NC-ND 2.0

I have previously written about section 23 of the Canadian Charter of Rights and Freedoms (the Charter). Section 23 enshrines in our constitution the right of children of Canadian citizens to study French. Depending on the circumstances, this may be by...

French Immersion Programs in Western Canada

September 4, 2020
Susan Kootnekoff
Photo: "construction zone" by granth is licensed under CC BY-SA 2.0

Demand remains high for French immersion programs in Western Canada. Despite the high demand, many parents remain disappointed with the opportunities afforded to their children. Constitutional Status The opportunity for children of Canadian citizens to study French, whether by attending a Francophone school...