TORONTO — As Ontario marks Franco-Ontarian Day, Premier Doug Ford and Caroline Mulroney, Minister of Francophone Affairs, issued the following statement:
“On September 25, we proudly celebrate Ontario’s Francophone community and all their contributions to this land over 400 years. Through its language and culture, the Franco-Ontarian community continues to enrich our province and contribute to its strength, diversity and prosperity.
As official flag-raising celebrations, including at Queen’s Park, take place across our province today, this year marks the 50th anniversary of the Franco-Ontarian flag — a powerful symbol of pride and resilience. The flag stands as a testament to the vital role Francophone culture plays in shaping the identity and future of our province. In support of this spirit, our government is investing an additional $1 million this year to support events that recognize the unique contribution of Francophones to Ontario and promote their cultural and economic growth.
Happy Franco-Ontarian Day!
Today, we celebrate the vibrant French-speaking communities whose culture and heritage enrich our province.
Bonne journée des Franco-Ontariens et des Franco-Ontariennes!
For our full statement visit: https://t.co/bpyWfdITbL pic.twitter.com/FCV65yGPcb
— Doug Ford (@fordnation) September 25, 2025
Our government’s plan to protect Ontario means ensuring access to high-quality French-language services, fostering economic development and promoting the language and culture both at home and abroad. We will continue to support initiatives such as modernizing the delivery of French-language health services to improve quality of care and outcomes, investments in Francophone entrepreneurship and efforts to strengthen partnerships with other Francophone jurisdictions to make Ontario the best place to work, live and raise a family.
On this Franco-Ontarian Day, we invite everyone to join us in celebrating the invaluable contributions of the Francophone community. Happy Franco-Ontarian Day!
Bonne journée des Franco-Ontariens et des Franco-Ontariennes!”
SOURCE: Province of Ontario
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