Nova Scotia signs deal with Manitoba to prop up French language

By CityNews Halifax Staff

The Nova Scotia government is teaming up with the province of Manitoba to help preserve the French language.

The agreement states the deal will support the development of a bilateral action plan to identify initiatives in both provinces.

The two provinces will start by sharing information on topics including french-language services, education, immigration, provincial and municipal government services, economic development, health care, tourism and culture.

The agreement is similar to the 2022 memorandum of understanding with Louisiana and the Quebec-Nova Scotia Co-operation Agreement, signed last year.

As Colton Leblanc, Minister of Acadian Affairs and Francophonie said in a release, the “agreement provides opportunities for Nova Scotia and Manitoba to work together on innovative ways to promote, protect and preserve the French language.”

The deal comes as Nova Scotia plays host to the seventh World Acadian Congress, which is on until Aug. 18 with many events taking place in the southwestern part of the province.

The four year agreement between the two provinces was signed on Friday in Halifax.