Creation of a new economic partner of excellence for Franco-Ontarians: the Fédération des gens d’affaires francophones de l’Ontario

Toronto, December 3, 2020 — The Club canadien de Toronto is proud to be supported by the provincial government for the creation of a new economic network: the Fédération des gens d’affaires francophones de l’Ontario (FGA). With a generous grant of $250,000 from the Ministry of Francophone Affairs, 10 organizations are working together to launch, as of January 1, 2021, the FGA’s first programs and services to champion Franco-Ontarian businesses and organizations.

The Fédération des gens d’affaires francophones de l’Ontario, supported by highly recognized founding members, namely 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 and 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) et the Société Économique de l’Ontario (SÉO), is positioning itself to become a respected and innovative business partner in expanding the development of the economic Francophonie across the province.

“By teaming up with solid partners, the Club canadien has wisely ensured that this Francophone economic network can count on the varied and complementary expertise of organizations working in several sectors and regions of our province,” said Caroline Mulroney, Minister of Francophone Affairs. “Franco-Ontarian entrepreneurs and businesses will be able to work together through this network to strengthen Ontario’s Francophone economic ecosystem.”

In a context of economic recovery in the midst of the COVID-19 pandemic, it is becoming essential to take even greater account of regional realities and to bring together our vital forces in the Francophone business community to make them shine.

“The Club canadien de Toronto is honoured by the confidence expressed by the MAFO in the Club through today’s announcement. The Club would like to thank the Government of Ontario for its founding and structuring gesture, without which this Francophone economic network could not have been created. “ said Dominic Mailloux, President of the Club canadien de Toronto.
Created by and for Franco-Ontarians, the FGA places its members at the very heart of its action and structure to establish itself as the new trusted spokesperson for the large francophone business network and promotes its economic development.

In order to promote the economic value of Ontario’s Francophonie, the FGA aspires to amplify existing synergies between local players and to strengthen ties between Francophone organizations and businesses in Ontario, across the country and internationally.

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Given the success of our local companies and the daring innovation they demonstrate, the potential of the Francophone economy to stimulate the growth of the province and the country is undeniable.

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