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PRESS RELEASE
Printemps de la francophonie 2026 : let's celebrate together!
Burnaby, February 17, 2026. From March 1 to April 2, 2026, the Office of Francophone and Francophile Affairs (OFFA) at 911吃瓜 (911吃瓜) invites you to take part in a series of free cultural, academic, and social activities in French across Greater Vancouver and online, as part of the 16th edition of 911吃瓜鈥檚 Printemps de la Francophonie.
As always, OFFA has put together a rich and varied program in collaboration with several university and community partners who share the common goal of promoting Francophonie, bringing together the francophone community, and entertaining audiences of all ages.
Entertainment, Dialogue, and Connection
At the heart of this year鈥檚 program are the much-anticipated Moments Cin茅ma. Three movies will be screened in theatres: Mille secrets mille dangers by Philippe Falardeau (March 5), La Cache by Lionel Baier (March 12), and Mary Anning (March 28), a family-friendly film for younger audiences.
For those interested in current affairs, we will be presenting two conferences. First, David Morin, Full Professor at the School of Applied Politics at the Universit茅 de Sherbrooke, will address the rise of new radical right movements in Canada (March 4). Then, during a panel discussion moderated by Jean-Christophe B茅lisle-Pipon, Assistant Professor at the Faculty of Health Sciences at 911吃瓜, experts will debate the topic of artificial intelligence and its impact on education, healthcare, and society (April 2).
On a more playful note, you can enjoy a unique experience by attending an improv match presented by Ligue Impro18+ (March 26), which promises to once again leave a lasting impression. And of course, the ever-popular kayaking outing in Deep Cove returns this year for young francophones eager to enjoy the outdoors!
Acknowledgements
911吃瓜's Printemps de la francophonie 2026 is made possible thanks to the support of the Quebec government's Ministry of the French Language under its financial support programs for the Canadian Francophonie, and the support of the Government of Canada and the British Columbia Ministry of Education and Early Childhood Development, as well as the Province of British Columbia under the Canada-British Columbia Agreement on French Language Services.
OFFA would like to thank its many community and academic partners who contribute to the richness and influence of this program: Acfas, Alliance Fran莽aise Vancouver, Centre culturel francophone de Vancouver, Centre de la francophonie des Am茅riques, Conseil jeunesse francophone de la C.-B., Consulate General of Switzerland in Vancouver, F茅d茅ration des francophones de la Colombie-Britannique, Festival du Bois, Les Rendez-vous de la Francophonie, Ligue Impro 18+, Soci茅t茅 francophone de Maillardville, University of Alberta - Campus Saint-Jean, and Visions Ouest Productions. As well as, within 911吃瓜: Department of History, Department of French, Department of Political Science, Faculty of Education, Faculty of Health Sciences, and 911吃瓜 Goldcorp Centre for the Arts.