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While the agreement focuses clearly on B.C.’s growing population of Francophones, its impact will be felt strongly by Francophiles across the province, those members of the population who embrace the French language and culture.</p> <p> B.C.’s Minister of State for Intergovernmental Relations, John van Dongen, and Quebec’s Minister responsible for Canadian Intergovernmental Affairs and Francophones within Canada signed the comprehensive agreement in a ceremony at the legislature Wednesday.</p> <p> The agreement spells out intended cooperation between the two provinces in a variety of key areas including education, culture and the arts, by encouraging, for instance, an exchange of teachers and specialists in education, and strengthening cultural exchange programmes for youth.</p> <p> “B.C. boasts the highest rate of enrolment in immersion programmes anywhere in the country. Our 7,000 members and their children are embracing the French language and culture like never before. This agreement means that some of the challenges that have been brought on by this explosive growth – among them, the need for qualified teachers from pre-school right through to grade 12 – can be addressed,” said Sherry Taylor, CPF-BC & Yukon president.</p> <p> Taylor also sees deeper collaboration between the Anglophone and Francophone communities in the area of arts and culture as a result of the agreement. “Right now, we collaborate with our Francophone partners on French film festivals, outdoor recreation camps, theatre tours, literary festivals, and so many more activities. Strengthening Francophone services and organizations is bound to be good for all of us,” she added.</p> <p> Canadian Parents for French-BC & Yukon Branch is a non-profit, non-governmental organization that supports expanding and enhancing access to French-language educational, social and cultural opportunities for British Columbians. </p> <p><br> </p> <p align="center">-30-</p> <p>For more information, please contact <a href="mailto:rparikh@cpf.bc.ca">Rita Parikh</a>, CPF – BC & Yukon Executive Director <br>phone: 250-595-0138 or 1-866-257-7970 <br>or fax: 604-524-0135 .</p> <p> <br /> </p> <p class="updated">The information on this page was late updated: November 28, 2005. <br> This page was last modified November 28, 2005.</p> <div align="center"> </td> <td width="80px"> </td> </tr> </table> <p class="contact"> <a class="ccontact" href="../../Other/FramePages/f_reachus.shtml" target="_top">Contact CPF - BC & Yukon</a> | <a class="ccontact" href="mailto:webmaster@cpf.bc.ca">Report Website Problems</a> | <a class="ccontact" href="../../Other/FramePages/f_termsConditions.shtml" target="_top">Terms & Conditions and Privacy Policy</a></p> <div class="copyrgt"> Copyright © 2000-2006 Canadian Parents for French-British Columbia & Yukon Branch <br> All rights reserved. </div> <p> </p> </div> </td></tr></table> </body>