To promote the development of the economic Francophonie throughout the province, the country and internationally, the FGA is developing an exclusive range of tools and services for Franco-Ontarian businesses and organizations members of the FGA. Get to know more about them!
The FGA will represent the interests of Ontario’s Francophone business community to provincial and federal decision-makers.
It will also provide support and resources to local business groups looking to ensure their voices are heard.
The FGA will promote and encourage increased networking and synergies among its members.
Offer a selection of exclusive corporates benefits to its members.
The organization will develop a variety of useful tools to help its members develop and grow.
Learning and events: The FGA will organize events—such as inter-municipal, provincial, inter-provincial and, potentially, international gatherings—in support of its members and the Ontario Francophone business community.
Not-for-Profit: Open to any local, regional, or provincial business association based in Ontario.
Corporate: Open to any Ontario business or organization that shares the FGA’s vision and mission and wants to help it achieve its goals.
Individual: Open to any private company, entrepreneur, or business person located in an area not already represented by an associate member.
15 November 2022
Trois-Rivières, November 15, 2022—Today, as part of the Journée Économique—Perspective 2023, Jean-François Roberge, Quebec’s Minister responsible for Canadian Relations and Francophonie, […]
18 October 2022
Toronto and Montreal, October 18, 2022— The Fédération des chambres de commerce du Québec (FCCQ) and the Fédération des gens […]
16 March 2022
Organizations and businesses will now have more time to submit their applications and implement the projects selected TORONTO – Today, […]
03 February 2022
Toronto, February 3, 2022— The Fédération des gens d’affaires francophones de l’Ontario (FGA) is pleased to be able to continue […]
08 November 2021
Toronto, November 8, 2021—Today, as part of the Francophone component of the Toronto Global Forum, Québec’s Minister responsible for Canadian […]
Organization of the first Franco-Ontarian Business Forum in Ottawa.
The Fédération des gens d’affaires francophones de l’Ontario (FGA) is organizing the very first edition of the Franco-Ontarian Business Forum at the Ottawa Convention and Event Centre in Ottawa on April 26, 2023. The event brings together various stakeholders from the economic development, francophone entrepreneurship, public policy and research communities. This is the must-attend event of the spring of 2023.
The Société Économique de l’Ontario (SÉO) and the Fédération des gens d’affaires francophones de l’Ontario (FGA) have joined forces to inaugurate their new Toronto offices, located just steps away from each other in the same building complex on Richmond Street West.
Launch of the Alliance de la francophonie canadienne, with the CÉNB, the CDÉA and the FCCQ.
The Alliance de la francophonie économique canadienne (AFEC), announced at the XVIIIth Francophone Summit held in Djerba in November 2022, is taking shape. Composed of four founding members, namely the Conseil de développement économique de l’Alberta (CDÉA), the Conseil économique du Nouveau-Brunswick (CÉNB), the Fédération des chambres de commerce du Québec (FCCQ) and the Fédération des gens d’affaires francophones de l’Ontario (FGA), the purpose of this Alliance is to defend the interests and promote the development of businesses that are members of chambers of commerce or associations of francophone business people across the country.
The FGA becomes an observer member of the Alliance des patronats francophones, which includes 33 countries or regions.
Participation in the Francophone Economic Forum during the OIF Summit in Djerba (Tunisia)
Ontario-Quebec Francophone Trade Awards – FCCQ and FGA announce the two winning companies at the FCCQ’s Journée économique-Perspectives 2023 in Trois-Rivières, Quebec.
Towards the Francophonie Economic Forum “FEF Djerba 2022” – the FGA offers a webinar that brings together key economic players from Canada, Quebec, Ontario and New Brunswick with the Tunisian Investment Promotion Agency FIPA Tunisia and the Union des Patronats tunisiens.
The FGA is organizing the Canadian Francophone Economic Summit as part of the Toronto Global Forum 2022 and is announcing the finalists for the 2nd Ontario-Quebec Trade Award in Francophonie.
July 2022
The Université de l’Ontario français becomes a member of the FGA.
Visit l’Université de l’Ontario français Website
March 31st, 2022
Inkubo.ca: a new FGA portal to support the Franco-Ontarian business ecosystem and its companies
October 2021
Centre francophone du Grand Toronto becomes a member of the FGA.
Visit Centre francophone du Grand Toronto Website
September 2021
CIBC becomes the first Prestige Member of the FGA. CIBC helps small and medium-sized enterprises prepare for tomorrow’s world with its expert advice, innovative solutions and personalized financial offers.
CIBC is unveiling exclusive offers to FGA members and their employees. Discover these exceptional opportunities!
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June 28, 2021
The FGA launches Mentorat RésOntario, the reference in mentoring for Francophone entrepreneurs in Ontario, as well as an essential economic development tool.
June 22, 2021
The Fédération des chambres de commerce du Québec (FCCQ), the Fédération des gens d’affaires francophones de l’Ontario (FGA), the Conseil de développement économique de l’Alberta (CDEA) and the Conseil économique du Nouveau-Brunswick (CENB) are organizing the first annual meeting of Francophone business people in Canada to exchange and network with representatives from across the country.
June 21, 2021
The call for nominations for the Ontario-Quebec Francophone Trade Award is officially launched! The result of a collaboration between the Fédération des gens d’affaires francophones de l’Ontario (FGA) and the Fédération des chambres de commerce du Québec (FCCQ), with the support of the governments of Ontario and Quebec, this award aims to highlight Francophone businesses that have made a significant contribution to increasing trade between Ontario and Quebec.
February 14, 2021:
Registrations are launched on Quartier d’affaires, the French-speaking portal to b2beematch.com, the intelligent matchmaking platform for businesses. It connects companies with verified service providers, customers and potential partners. Subscribe here.
January 28, 2021:
Grand opening of the FGA during a virtual event alongside Ontario’s francophone economic actors.
January 1, 2021:
The Fédération des gens d’affaires francophones de l’Ontario is officially launched.
December 3, 2020:
The Ontario government announces that the Club canadien de Toronto has been selected to develop the Réseau économique francophone, which will become the Fédération des gens d’affaires francophones de l’Ontario.
September 22, 2020:
The Ontario government announces a new investment of $500,000 to support Franco-Ontarian businesses and entrepreneurs, of which $250,000 is allocated to the creation of a new online platform – the Réseau économique francophone.
July 2020 : After months of consultations led by the Ministry of Francophone Affairs, the Clarence-Rockland Chamber of Commerce, the Hawkesbury Chamber of Commerce, the Prescott-Russell Chamber of Commerce, the Greater Sudbury Chamber of Commerce, the Timmins Chamber of Commerce, the Club canadien de Toronto, Entreprise Niagara/Ventures Niagara, the Regroupement Affaires Femmes (RAF), the Regroupement des gens d’affaires de la Capitale nationale (RGA) and the Société Économique de l’Ontario (SÉO) suggest to create a Fédération des gens d’affaires francophones de l’Ontario.
