Canadian Parents for French - Saanich Chapter

10/04/2026

09/15/2026

Happy September! It's our membership time, and it's free! Please consider joining, as our chapter's funding is based on our membership numbers. That funding goes toward French programs and activities for our schools and kiddos! Thank you for your support!

06/04/2026

READY FOR AN ADVENTURE IN VANCOUVER?
PRÊT·E POUR L’AVENTURE À VANCOUVER?
Imagine five days of total immersion with French-speaking youth from across Canada, meaningful conversations that can spark change, and an exploration of this year’s theme, “Mission Information”… all in the incredible setting of British Columbia.

Imagine : cinq jours d’immersion totale entre jeunes d’expression française, des échanges qui font bouger les choses et une exploration du thème « Mission information »… le tout dans le cadre incroyable de la Colombie-Britannique.

📍 Where/Où? Vancouver, British Columbia / Vancouver, Colombie-Britannique
🗓️ When/Quand? October 21-25, 2026 / Du 21 au 25 octobre 2026
📝 Registration/Inscription : Open until June 3, 2026 / Ouverte jusqu’au 3 juin 2026

🔗 Learn more and apply (French only) / Pour en savoir plus et t’inscrire : https://fjcf.ca/projets/fjp/

Don’t miss your chance to be part of this unique experience!

Ne laisse pas passer ta chance de vivre cette expérience unique !

Forumjeunesse pancanadien Tu peux maintenant déposer ta candidature dès maintenant ! Le Forum jeunesse pancanadien (FJP) rassemble plus d’une centaine de jeunes d'expression française de partout au pays afin de leur permettre de discuter d’enjeux qui les préoccupent et des moyens concrets po...

05/19/2026

CPF (Canadian Parents for French) Saanich Chapter AGM Notice: Please join us for our Annual General Meeting & Social!
📅 Date: Thursday, May 28, 2026
🕕 Time: 7:00 PM to 8:00 PM
📍 Location: Bayside Learning Commons (Library) or online

Join the meeting via Google Meet link - CPF meeting link
AGM agenda link - AGM agenda
2025 AGM minutes link - AGM draft minutes
Please consider getting involved - the elected executive positions for next year are:

* Chair - runs meetings, sets agendas, completes grant applications and reports
* Treasurer - manages CPF finances
* Secretary - takes meeting minutes and ensures agendas and documentation are maintained

School reps are decided at each PAC AGM and will not be part of the election.

If you have any questions about CPF or what’s involved in any role, please feel free to reach out ([email protected]).

We hope to see you there!

Your CPF Saanich Chapter Executive

Send a message to learn more

11/13/2025

We are reaching out to you today with a special request - make a voluntary donation of $25, and with your support:

80% will go directly to your local chapter: support local French activities and cultural events, strengthen advocacy for French education, and provide parents with the resources and guidance they need.
20% will support the Provincial Branch: advocating for French education and province-wide initiatives for all families in BC & Yukon
Every donation, big or small, directly impacts the lives of children and families in your community. By giving $25—or any amount you feel comfortable with—you help ensure that Canadian Parents for French remains a strong, sustainable, and welcoming organization for all.

Link to donate -

11/13/2025

Virtual Bilingual Career Fair – November 17–28, 2025 🎓

Help us spread the word! Share this opportunity with teachers, students, and schools in your community. Canadian Parents for French invites French Immersion students to explore exciting career paths where French is an asset!

What’s included:
🎥 Pre-recorded videos & lesson plans
💬 Live Q&A sessions with presenters
🕵️ A virtual scavenger hunt with prizes

📅 Registration closes November 11 — don’t miss out!

Link -

This virtual event gives high school French Immersion students (grade 9-12) from across Canada the opportunity to learn about career paths where speaking French as an additional language is an asset. Since this event launched in 2020, the event has hosted hundreds of participants across the country.

11/13/2025

Dites-le en vidéo – Registration is still open! 🎬

Students across Canada can register and submit their videos to showcase their French-speaking skills and creativity!

Help us spread the word! Share this opportunity with students, teachers, and families in your community.

Questions? Contact Robin at [email protected]

Don’t wait—the deadline is November 14th!

We’re happy to present Dites-le en vidéo : a contest for students across Canada to showcase their French speaking and video making skills!

10/10/2025

Dites-le en vidéo is now officially open for registration! 🎬

Students across Canada can now register and submit their videos to showcase their French-speaking skills and creativity!

We’re inviting students to create short videos in French about anything that excites them – from hobbies to unique perspectives on daily life.

📅 Submission period: October 6 – November 9
💰 Prizes: Cash prizes up for grabs!

Students can register and find all contest information here: DitesLeEnVideo.ca

💡 Want to be a judge? If you’d like to help evaluate submissions, you can sign up here: Judge Registration

For any questions, please contact Robin at [email protected].

Link - https://cpf.ca/bc-yk/dites-le-en-video/

We’re happy to present Dites-le en vidéo : a contest for students across Canada to showcase their French speaking and video making skills!

10/10/2025

Membership Drive – Extended! 🍁

Good news! Our Membership Drive is now running until November 30. This is the perfect time to invite new members to join CPF and help grow our community.

The membership function is back on the website, but please continue using the JotForm we created for the occasion: https://form.jotform.com/cpfbcyuk/cpf-membership.

Why join?

Membership is free for anyone 16 or older.
Members 19+ can vote and participate on boards.
Chapters benefit from new member growth during the drive—an excellent chance to strengthen your local network!

Send a message to learn more