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December 8, 2022 (Ottawa) — L’Assemblée de la francophonie de l’Ontario (AFO) believes that Laurentian University’s most recent appointment of a president who refuses to speak French is one more step towards the abandonment of French at the institution since its financial restructuring process.



Since March 2021, the AFO has supported the transformation of the Université de Sudbury and has called for a reform of Laurentian University’s bilingual mandate so that the French-language university programming in the Near North may be governed “by and for” francophones. For several months now, the AFO has also been asking for the two Sudbury institutions to engage in dialogue and come to an agreement that would allow the institutions to properly meet the needs of the students from within the region and across the province. 



“The appointment of an interim president who does not wish to speak in French is a bold, strategic decision by Laurentian University. The AFO believes that the process of withdrawing from French-language programming began with the institution’s financial restructuring and the abolition of half of its French-language programs,” said AFO President Fabien Hébert. 



Early next year, Laurentian University will begin an organizational review of its French-language programming. 



“The Franco-Ontarian community is clear : Our trust in Laurentian has been broken. The future of French is at the Université de Sudbury. Laurentian must abandon its bilingual mandate and come to an agreement with the Université de Sudbury in order to build the future of postsecondary education in the Near North: a Laurentian strong in its English-language programming and a Université de Sudbury strong in its French-language programming,” added Mr. Hébert.

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Laurentian takes next step in abandoning French with the nomination of a president who avoids speaking the language

Ottawa, September 13, 2022 – In a letter addressed to Ontario’s Postsecondary Education Quality Assessment Board (PEQAB), Carol Jolin, president of the Assemblée de la francophonie de l’Ontario (AFO), reiterated his support for the Université de Sudbury, noting that the Franco-Ontarian community has full confidence in  the institution’s financial, community and academic credibility.  



Last summer, the Université de Sudbury agreed to undergo a review of its institution by the PEQAB, at the invitation of the Minister of Colleges and Universities, the Honourable Jill Dunlop. Funded by the Government of Canada and endorsed by the Ontario government, this organizational review is an important step in the Université of Sudbury’s transformation process.  



Last month, the PEQAB released documentation supplied by the Université de Sudbury for its organizational review. The public has until Sept. 23 to comment on the Franco-Ontarian institution’s file. 



“The University of Sudbury has the strongest financial health of all the universities located in its immediate region. Also, the Université de Sudbury has received government funding twice in recent months, which is proof that our governments have confidence in the financial management of this university,” wrote the AFO president. 



In addition to touting the financial health of the Université de Sudbury, Mr. Jolin made sure to demonstrate the strong community support that exists for the project. He also praised the project for its excellent academic model. 



The PEQAB’s mandate is to conduct an organizational review of the Université de Sudbury. This review will allow the PEQAB to advise the government as to whether or not the institution has the capacity to offer degrees according to Ontario Qualifications Framework.  



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The AFO supports the Université de Sudbury as it  undergoes PEQAB review

Below you will find all press releases and statements issued by AFO. Below you will find all press releases and statements issued by AFO.

Press

Below you will find all press releases and statements issued by AFO.

Laurentian takes next step in abandoning French with the nomination of a president who avoids speaking the language

The AFO supports the Université de Sudbury as it undergoes PEQAB review

Political Representation

Community Strategic Plan

Projects