Franco-Ontarian Forum
Franco-Ontarian Forum
Since 2024, the Franco-Ontarian Forum has convened educators, administrators, instructional designers, and learners from across the sector to exchange perspectives, highlight innovative initiatives, and explore new directions for French-language and French-as-a-Second-Language education.
Held annually, the Franco-Ontarian Forum has become an unmissable event in Ontario for all those committed to advancing postsecondary education in French.
The Forum draws on the unique realities of minority Francophone communities, championing research, lived experience, and tangible initiatives that drive access, student success, and lasting innovation in Francophone education.
Franco-Ontarian Forum 2026 (Toronto): Labour Market Alignment, Skills, and Partnerships
Date: Friday, June 19, 2026
Location: The Quay, Toronto, Ontario
The Franco-Ontarian Forum returns on Friday, June 19, 2026 at “The Quay” in Toronto for a day of discussions, interactive workshops, and hands-on collaborations focused on the future of Francophone higher education in Ontario.
This year’s edition will explore how to better align Francophone postsecondary education with labour market needs through data, skills development in priority sectors, and research and innovation partnerships.
Franco-Ontarian Forum 2025 (Ottawa): Innovating Education for Tomorrow
Date: Tuesday, November 18, 2025
Location: Innova, Ottawa, Ontario
Postsecondary education in French-language minority settings is undergoing significant change. Technology, hybrid delivery models, and evolving learner needs are transforming how we teach and learn. Franco-Ontarian Forum 2025 will explore opportunities to design future-ready pedagogies that foster resilience, inclusion, and excellence in Francophone education.
Franco-Ontarian Forum 2025 (Toronto): The AI Revolution
Date: Thursday, February 6, 2025
Location: The Quay, Toronto, Ontario
This edition focused on AI adoption in minority French-language education, emphasizing ethical and responsible practices. The program featured: • Keynote by Dr. Dominique Scheffel-Dunand (York University) • Panel on retention challenges in Francophone programs, with Steve Richter (Future Skills Centre) • Practical workshops and technology demonstrations led by institutions across Ontario
Franco-Ontarian Forum 2024: Citoyenneté 3.0 – L’aventure technopédagogique en milieu franco-ontarien
Date: Friday, February 2, 2024
Location: Globe and Mail Centre, Toronto, Ontario
The inaugural forum launched Ontario’s Franco-Ontarian digital learning community of practice, with over 300 participants. Topics included open educational resources, equity and inclusion, and collaborative strategies for strengthening French-language postsecondary education.
eCampusOntario is a not-for-profit organization that accelerates the transformation of postsecondary digital learning in Ontario to increase participation in higher education. Through the Franco‑Ontarian Forum, we foster collaboration, innovation, and a strong community for French-language postsecondary education in Ontario.
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Contact Deanna DiVito for more information at
ddivito@ecampusontario.ca