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Doing business in French
Workplace French training for small businesses in select Quebec regions
Last Update: April 10, 2026
Funding available
Up to 100% of project cost
Timeline
- Open continuously
Location
Quebec, Canada
Overview
The "Doing business in French" program offers 100% government-funded French language training for allophone and anglophone employees of SMEs with 25 employees or fewer in select Quebec regions. The initiative supports workplace francization through online, personalized courses to strengthen employees’ French skills and facilitate business integration into Quebec’s francophone economy.
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Opportunity Score
Moderate potential, but conditions must align.
At a glance
Funding available
Financing goals
- Increase performance through digital transformation
- Develop workforce skills
Eligible Funding
- Up to 100% of project cost
Timeline
- Open continuously
Eligible candidates
Eligible Industries
- Manufacturing
- Professional, scientific and technical services
Location
- Quebec
Legal structures
- For-profit business
- Sole proprietorship
Annual revenue
- All revenue ranges
Organisation size
- 25 employees maximum
Audience
- Language Minorities
- Newcomers to Canada
Next Steps
1
Determine your project
2
Validate your eligibility
Activities funded
- Delivery of customized French language training programs for allophone and anglophone employees in the workplace.
- Implementation of online workplace French courses to support business francization.
- Facilitation of professional integration and collaboration through language skill improvement.
Eligibility
Who is eligible?
- Manufacturing companies
- Food processing companies
- Agriculture businesses
- Professional services firms
- Scientific or technical services companies
Who is not eligible
- Businesses located outside of Outaouais, Estrie, Montérégie, or Capitale-Nationale regions.
- Companies in sectors other than manufacturing, food processing, agriculture, professional, scientific, or technical services.
- Businesses where no team member wishes to improve their French at work.
- Companies with more than 25 employees.
- Business owners or shareholders seeking training for themselves rather than their employees.
Eligible expenses
- Online French language training courses for eligible employees, delivered by Université de Sherbrooke.
- Personalized ongoing support and guidance throughout the training period.
- Language assessment conducted to determine French proficiency levels of participating staff.
Eligible geographic areas
- Outaouais
- Estrie
- Montérégie
- Capitale-Nationale (Québec City region)
Additional information
- Training is delivered online by the Université de Sherbrooke.
- Sessions are available both live and self-paced, during the day or evening.
- Small group learning is used to encourage interaction among participants.
- There is ongoing personalized support for enrolled employees.
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Frequently Asked Questions about the Doing business in French Program
Here are answers to the most common questions about the Doing business in French. This section explains what the program is, how much funding is available, eligibility requirements, application deadlines, and other important details to help you determine if this grant is right for your business.
What is the Doing business in French?
The "Doing business in French" program offers 100% government-funded French language training for allophone and anglophone employees of SMEs with 25 employees or fewer in select Quebec regions. The initiative supports workplace francization through online, personalized courses to strengthen employees’ French skills and facilitate business integration into Quebec’s francophone economy.
How much funding can be received?
Doing business in French Funds up to 100% of admissible expenses.
Who is eligible for the Doing business in French program?
To be eligible for the Doing business in French program, you must:
SME with 25 employees or fewer
Located in Outaouais, Estrie, Montérégie, or Capitale-Nationale
Operates in manufacturing, food processing, agriculture, professional, scientific, or technical services
What expenses are eligible under Doing business in French?
Delivery of customized French language training programs for allophone and anglophone employees in the workplace.
Implementation of online workplace French courses to support business francization.
Facilitation of professional integration and collaboration through language skill improvement.
Who can I contact for more information about the Doing business in French?
You can contact Quebec Federation of Chambers of Commerce (FCCQ) by email at affairesenfrancais@fccq.ca.
Where is the Doing business in French available?
The Doing business in French program is available the province of Quebec.
Is the Doing business in French a grant, loan, or tax credit?
Doing business in French is a Grant and Funding