Item - 2022.FA8.4

Toronto Francophone Affairs Advisory Committee:

1.  Forwarded Item FA8.4 to the Economic and Community Development Committee for information.

Established by City Council at its meeting of March 27 and 28, 2019 (EX3.4), the Toronto Francophone Affairs Advisory Committee provides advice to City Council on: trends, projects and initiatives within Toronto's Francophone communities that can contribute to the City's social, economic and cultural vitality; supporting the economic competitiveness and business growth of Francophone businesses and businesses supporting Francophone communities; and opportunities for the City of Toronto to work with Toronto's Francophone communities to promote increased engagement in City initiatives.

With the June 2022 meeting, the Toronto Francophone Affairs Advisory Committee will have met 8 times over the course of the 2019-22 Toronto City Council term.  The workplan included below outlines the key items established by the Committee to be dealt with over the current term of Council.  The Committee addressed a range of issues spanning international relations, the education system, the labour market and access to City services, advocating for the needs of the local Francophone community and informing the provision of City services.