Press Release

Ottawa, March 27^th, 2020 – The Fédération de la jeunesse canadienne-française (French-Canadian Youth Federation – “FJCF“) and the local Organizing Committee (OC) of the 8^th edition of the Canadian Francophone Games (Victoria 2020 CFGames) decided today that due to the COVID-19 pandemic, the CFGames will not take place in July 2020.

The FJCF and Victoria 2020 OC are working on options to hold the event in 2021. Official dates are to be confirmed later this year. After careful analysis, the best possible option is to postpone the event. Our concern for the health and safety of those involved, as well as the participants, is of great importance.

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Message from the Organizing Committee of the CFGames 

VICTORIA, March 13, 2020  – In response to the COVID-19 pandemic, and following announcements by the provincial government regarding gatherings of 250 people or more, the organizing committee of the Canadian Francophone Games (CFGames) and its partners from the Fédération jeunesse canadienne française (FJCF) are currently discussing contingency plans for the tenure of the Games. We continue to move forward in our planning of the Games, to be held in Victoria, BC this summer from July 14th to 18th, and any information regarding its postponement or cancellation will be announced to the public as quickly as possible.

We are paying close attention to the news regarding COVID-19 and public health and security is our main concern. We have put in place preventative measures as suggested by the World Health Organization (WHO), the Government of  British Columbia and the Public Health Agency of Canada. 

More information will be updated on our website and Facebook. Please do not hesitate to contact us for any questions or concerns.

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VICTORIA, March 6, 2020 – On BC Francophonie Day, celebrated on March 5th 2020 at the Legislative Assembly in Victoria, the Organizing Committee for the 2020 Canadian Francophone Games (CFGames) was honoured by the Government of British Columbia for its contribution to the Francophonie.

La Journée de la francophonie en Colombie-Britannique celebrates French language and the diversity of francophone cultures Marie-Pierre Lavoie, Board Chair of the Organizing Committee for the 2020 Canadian
Francophone Games, received the award from British Columbia’s Minister responsible for Francophone Affairs, the Honorable Adrian Dix.

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VICTORIA, January 24, 2020 – The Oak Bay High School Alumni Association and the Organizing Committee for the Canadian Francophone Games (CFGames) seeks to raise funds to resurface the track prior to hosting the Canadian Francophone Games this coming July 14th through 18th, 2020 in Victoria.

A fundraising campaign is now online on the Gofundme platform. Fundraising events will be held in the coming months to reach the $20,000 goal.

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