Mr. Olivier Jacques at the Official Languages Committee

On May 9th, 2023. See this statement in context.

May 9th, 2023 / 4:35 p.m.

Area Director, Latin America, Department of Citizenship and Immigration

I have data on the acceptance rate of study permits granted to French-speaking Africans in general, but not only from West Africa. In 2021, the acceptance rate was 27%, while in 2022, it rose to 35%. So there has been an increase in the number of French-speaking African students.

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