Les Rendez-vous de la Francophonie
A national event that takes place every year from March 1 st to 31 st
About the RVF
The Rendez-vous de la Francophonie (RVF) is a cultural event surrounding the International Day of La Francophonie (March 20). The RVF is organized every year to promote the French language and its many expressions.
Hundreds of activities take place across Canada:
- Community gatherings,
- multicultural meetings,
- ceremonies,
- shows,
- film screenings,
- games,
- contests,
- educational activities;
From March 1st to 31st, everything becomes an excuse to celebrate, to raise awareness and to promote Francophonie to all Canadians; national, regional and local initiatives welcome everyone to celebrate !
Celebrate the Francophonie all year long on the RVF website :
- Discover our online resources such as: learning guides, editorials and podcasts.
- Participate in our interactive games in the Activities section.
- Read our news articles in the News section.
A brief history
Our spokespersons
2022
2021
YAO (Artist) & Jill Barber (Artist)
2020
Bernard Voyer (Explorer, alpinist and lecturer) & Anu Boucher
2019
Patrick Chan (figure skater) & Caroline Savoie (Artist)
2018
Mariette Mulaire (Entrepreneur) & Eddy King (Humorist)
2017
Mariette Mulaire (Entrepreneur) & Emmanuel Bilodeau (Humorist)
2016
Elisapie Isaac (Artist) & Mario Jean (Humorist)
2015
Jennifer Boterill (hockey player) & François Massicotte (Humorist)
2014
Damien Robitaille (Artist)
2013
Cathy Jones (Humorist, Actress) & Boucar Diouf (Humorist, Storyteller)
2012
Jessica Holmes (actress and screenwriter) & Boucar Diouf (Humorist, Storyteller)
2011
Andrea Lindsay (Singer-songwriter) & Stéphan Bureau (Journalist)
2010
Mario Pelchat (Singer) & Catriona Le May Doan (Speed skater)
2008 et 2009
Jean-François Breau (Singer-songwriter)
2004 à 2007
Véronique Cloutier (TV host)
2003
Gabrielle Destroismaisons (Singer)
2002
Natasha St-Pier (Singer)
2001
Natalie Choquette (Singer)
2000
Marc Dupré (Singer-songwriter)
The RVF have annual themes linked to a representative visual.
Click on the posters to consult the RVF newspapers
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