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The Office of Francophone and Francophile Affairs offers a rich programming of scientific, cultural and professional events throughout the year. To stay in the loop, make sure you subscribe to the OFFA Newsletter.
Upcoming Events
Info session - Ma thèse en 180 secondes
On December 11, Acfas will host an information session on the MT180 competition in French-speaking Canada. Learn more about the competition in general and the regional finals by talking to two former finalists who will share their experiences and advice with you.
Louis-Pierre Bélec from Laurentian University and Catalina Pino-Rivas from SFU will be with us to share their experiences. Share this information widely within your network!
Information sessions - Teaching training programs: PDP and PLP - French module
Are you thinking about teaching French or teaching in French? Register for an information session on the Professional Development Program (PDP) and Professional Linking Program (PLP) – French module to learn more about the program and the opportunity to become a teacher in a French Immersion, French Language Immersion, or French Language Program in British Columbia.
Sessions scheduled for this fall (online):
- Tuesday, October 7, 2025, at 10 a.m.
- Tuesday, October 28, 2025, at 10 a.m.
- Wednesday, November 26, 2025, at 10 a.m.
- Tuesday, December 16, 2025, at 10 a.m.
Information sessions - Online Master's Degree in Education
Enseigner et apprendre en français : plurilinguismes, francophonies et éducation M.Éd.
Are you interested in pursuing graduate studies? Attend an information session about Simon Fraser University's (SFU) online Master's Degree in Education.
Sessions scheduled for this fall (online):
- Wednesday, October 8 at 5 p.m.
- Wednesday, November 5 at 3:30 p.m.
- Tuesday, December 2 at 5 p.m.
«J'enseigne en français» Conference
Friday, February 13, 2026, in Surrey
You are invited to the fourth edition of the “J'enseigne en français” conference. This invitation is extended to all teachers who identify with the “J'enseigne en français” context in British Columbia! In addition to workshops, there will be an exhibitors' lounge offering numerous thematic resources, a book signing with the keynote speaker, and a cocktail reception where you can mingle with colleagues from across the province.
Available online
Conference
The Canadian healthcare system: Past, present and future with Globe and Mail journalist André Picard (April 29, 2025)
Veteran journalist André Picard reflects on the state of Canada's healthcare system: why it's in crisis, and what needs to be done about it.
Hangout with Lionelly (April 24, 2024)
Watch or re-watch this 60-minute interactive show that highlights post-secondary student life in French in a captivating way.
Masterclass with WebOuest Formations (February 9, 2024)
La Classe des maîtres, presented by WebOuest and Unis TV in collaboration with OFFA, is a discussion focusing on the relationship between writer-producer-director. Four TV industry professionals answered questions from host Julie Carpentier, anchor and producer of Le Téléjournal Colombie-Britannique for the past 15 years.
Past Events
- Info Session - Intership Project : Young Canada Works (YCW) (October 29, 2025)
- Info Session - Your Options in French at SFU (October 30, 2025)
- « French for the Future » Local Forum in Vancouver (April 30, 2025)
- Bilingual Info Session: Public Service Careers (April 2, 2025)
- Ma thèse en 180 secondes - Western Final (March 21, 2025)
- Celebrate Multilingual SFU (February 24 – March 1, 2025)
- Book launch Dorothée-Myriam Kellou, Nancy-Kabylie (Decembrer 9, 2024)
- Radio-Canada Citizen Conversation (November 21, 2024)
- Info evening - Your options in French at SFU (November 21, 2024)
- American Election Night (November 5, 2024)
- Conference “Les Ranchers francophones” presented by Maurice Guibord (October 30, 2024)
- Activity for Students: Pottery Painting (October 20, 2024)
- Conference “The challenge of humanitarian responses in this era of polycrisis” by François Audet, Université du Québec à Montréal (October 16, 2024)
- The British Columbia provincial election campaign, a discussion with Nicolas Kenny, moderated by Jérémie Cornut (October, 2 2024)
- Back-to-school French Fête | OFFA's 20th Anniversary (September 17, 2024)
- Salon du livre de Vancouver (May 23-25, 2024)
- Ma thèse en 180 secondes - Western Final (March 28, 2024)
- Printemps de la Francophonie (March 1-31, 2024)
- «J'enseigne en Français» Conference (February 16, 2024)
- Administrators' Network Conference (February 15, 2024)
- Info Evening - Your Options in French At SFU (November 9, 2023)
- Ricard Foundation Reception & Palme Académique (November 1, 2023)
- Journée sur la recherche en Français à SFU (October 13, 2023)
- Lebanese Film Festival In Canada (September 22-25, 2023)
- Back-To-School French Fête at SFU (September 13, 2023)
- Literary Discussion with Dany Laferrière (June 10, 2023)
- Ma Thèse en 180 Secondes - Western Final (March 28, 2023)
- Printemps de la Francophonie (March 1-31, 2023)
- Bilingual Job Fair (April 5, 2023)
- Congrès «J'enseigne En Français» (February 17, 2023)
- Get Connect-Ed en Français (January 31, 2023)
- Symposium On the Francophonie In British Columbia - OFFA's 15th Anniversary (October 4 And 5, 2019)