In 2003, the government of Saskatchewan adopted a French-language Services Policy in recognition of Canada's linguistic duality and of Saskatchewan's Francophone community. Under this policy, Saskatchewan develops French-language services in priority areas in close consultation with the Francophone community in support of their development and vitality.
Guidelines
The Francophone Affairs Branch worked with the Advisory Committee on Francophone Affairs and the Government of Saskatchewan's French-language Champions committee to develop Guidelines for the Implementation of the French-language Services Policy. The intent of these guidelines is to clarify commitments contained in the French-language Services Policy and to provide a more strategic and coherent approach to the application of the policy across government. These guidelines should be read alongside the Policy.
Guidelines have been developed in the following areas:
- Terms of Reference for French-language Champions
- Communications and Information
- Designation of Bilingual Positions
- Strategic Planning
- Active Offer
- Consultation
French-language Services Centre
The government of Saskatchewan offers French-language services in areas such as Education, Employment, Justice, and Immigration. The Bonjour! French-language Services Centre is a single window for the public to access services and programs of the Government of Saskatchewan in French.
If your branch receives a request for service in French, there are a few steps to follow. First, check the French-language Services Centre Directory to find contacts in your Ministry that can provide service in French. If there are none available, contact the Francophone Affairs Branch (FAB) by phone at 1-888-345-0850 or email bonjour@gov.sk.ca. FAB can provide assistance in French to the client and direct them to the relevant information available in French. FAB can also assist branches with the translation of correspondence and responses.
Translation Services
Translation services from French to English and from English to French are available free of charge to all ministries, crown corporations and agencies. To ensure consistent and high-quality services, it is essential to use professional translation services. Visit the Translation Services page for more information on how to make a request for translation. The translation coordinator can be reached by phone 306-787-1776 or by email at translation@gov.sk.ca.
Advisory Committee on Francophone Affairs
The Advisory Committee works with representatives from different Francophone organizations and provincial ministries to provide advice to the government and assist with the implementation of Saskatchewan's French-Language Services Policy to provide better access to services in French. The development of guidelines to assist in the implementation of the French-language Services Policy was a recommendation of the Advisory Committee on Francophone Affairs.
Visit Reports of the Advisory Committee on Francophone Affairs on Publications Centre to learn about the recommendations that have been made since its creation in 2009.
Statistical Portrait of the Francophone Community
The Saskatchewan’s Francophone Community - At a Glance document contains statistics and key information about the Francophone community in Saskatchewan and the Francophone population in Canada. L’Assemblé communautaire fransaskoise maintains a list of the provincial francophone associations and institutions, and the regional associations.
Resources and Tools
- French-language Services Policy - Under this policy, Saskatchewan develops French-language services in priority areas in close consultation with the Francophone community in support of their development and vitality.
- Guidelines for the Implementation of the French-language Services Policy - The intent of these guidelines is to clarify commitments contained in the French-language Services Policy and to provide a more strategic and coherent approach to the application of the policy across government.
- Saskatchewan’s Francophone Community - At a Glance - Information and statistics about the population of Francophones in Saskatchewan.
- Directory of French Language Services - The Government of Saskatchewan can provide services in French in some of its ministries, Crown corporations and agencies.
- Government Structure - A list in French of all Saskatchewan government ministries, Crown Corporations, and Agencies.
- Visual Identity and Protocol - Learn about the Government of Saskatchewan’s protocol guidelines and official titles in French.
- Ministers’ Council on the Canadian Francophonie - Information on the development and best practices of French-language services within the federal, provincial, and territorial governments.