Organizations, research and reports
Many organizations work at developing and improving access to French-language services in healthcare. Several studies present status reports, make recommendations or provide tools and data to improve system performance and population health.
Organizations
Canadian Institute for Health Information
The Canadian Institute for Health Information (CIHI) provides standardized and actionable data and information to drive improvements in health care, health system performance and population health across Canada. Explore data and resources at CIHI.
Canadian Institute on Research for Linguistic Minorities
The Canadian Institute for Research on Linguistic Minorities (CIRLM) guides community agencies and government bodies in their actions, thereby contributing to the development of Canada’s official language minorities. The CIRLM’s database includes references to articles, books and reports from academic, community and government sectors. Go to CIRLM.
Chaire de recherche de l'Université d'Ottawa et de l'Institut du Savoir Montfort sur la santé des francophones de l'Ontario
The Research Chair aims to consolidate the knowledge base identifying the living conditions of francophones in minority situations, their health status, their experience with services and linguistic barriers, and the organizational capacity to offer services in French. The Research Chair provides a one-stop socio-health information portal and a virtual library. Go to the Research Chair.
eQUITY Link
eQUITY Link is a resource and training site designed to build the language skills of healthcare service providers working in diverse healthcare systems. Visit eQUITY Link.
Le Réseau du mieux-être francophone du Nord de l’Ontario
The Réseau relies on evidence-based data, the community and the Francophone movement, as well as its collaboration with the healthcare system to ensure active offer and equitable access to French language health services. To learn more about their activities and priorities, visit the Réseau.
Réseau franco-santé du Sud de l’Ontario
The Réseau franco-santé du Sud de l’Ontario (RFSSO) creates opportunities for collaboration to help develop more accessible French health services and respond to the needs of Francophones in tangible ways. To learn more about their activities and priorities, visit RFSSO.
Réseau des services de santé en français de l’Est de l’Ontario
The Réseau des services de santé en français de l’Est de l’Ontario (RSSFE) is a Francophone organization that engages the Francophone community in all its diversity and the healthcare system to improve access to a continuum of quality healthcare services actively offered in French. The Réseau is also responsible for managing this website. For more information, visit RSSFE.
Société Santé en français
The goal of the Société Santé en français (SSF) is to promote the development of French-language health care for Francophone and Acadian minority communities in Canada. The SSF is the meeting point for 16 regional, provincial and territorial networks who rely on the concerted efforts of partners such as healthcare professionals, government authorities, care facility managers, training institutions and community organizations. To learn more, visit the website Société Santé en français.
Reports, research and tools
Recruiting service providers with French proficiency: Tips and strategies
Report designed in collaboration with Kids Come First Health Team and the Knowledge Institute on Child and Youth Mental Health and Addictions. Go to report.
Savoir-santé en français
Portal featuring background documents, concrete examples, awareness tools and sources of inspiration. Go to Savoir-santé.
