A comprehensive study by Statistics Canada has revealed critical insights into how Francophone immigrants with foreign teaching credentials could help alleviate French teacher shortages across Canada outside Quebec. Released on November 6, 2025, the research found that while only 0.1% of immigrants aged 18 to 60 are Francophone teachers educated abroad, those working outside Quebec are significantly more likely to teach in French than their counterparts in Quebec. The study examined 2021 census data and found that Francophone immigrant teachers are concentrated in Toronto, Alberta, and British Columbia, with those trained in Egypt, France, Algeria, Cote d’Ivoire, and Lebanon showing the highest employment rates in French education roles.
Francophone immigrant teachers could help address French education shortages outside Quebec, a new study reveals
