British Columbia’s French Language Policy came into effect on April 1, 2024. It provides guidance to progressively increase the capacity of ministries to serve the province’s Francophone population. The policy supports ministries in increasing their engagement, coordination and planning activities. The minister responsible for Francophone affairs is responsible for the administration of this policy and the supervision of its implementation. The policy will be reviewed for the first time two years after its adoption, then every five years.

The 2024-2028 Implementation Plan accompanies this policy, specifying the priority sectors and initiatives that will support its implementation and the continued development of government services offered in French. Two strategic objectives were identified: strengthening the internal capacity of the province’s public service, and maintaining or increasing the availability of French Language services in priority sectors.

On June 20, 2024, the Canada‑British Columbia Agreement on French‑Language Services was renewed until the end of fiscal year 2027–2028.

Francophone Affairs of British Columbia was created in 2001. It reports to the Deputy Minister of the Intergovernmental Relations Secretariat in the Office of the Premier.

The minister responsible for Francophone affairs manages this file and acts as a liaison between the British Columbia Francophone community and the government.