49.1% of Francisation Québec applicants still waiting for French courses a year after launch.

Francisation Québec, a gov't-backed French-language learning program, has faced significant delays, with 49.1% of applicants still waiting to take their first French course a year after launch. The organization, which received nearly 99,000 requests, struggled to keep up, resulting in long waiting lists and issues for service providers and students. The French Language commissioner recommends improving demand forecasting and enrolment management mechanisms.