The Association canadienne-française de l’Ontario du grand Sudbury (ACFO du grand Sudbury) announces the retirement of Joanne Gervais, its executive director, after 16 years of service.

Under her leadership, the ACFO du grand Sudbury experienced a period of remarkable growth and visibility, highlighted by the celebrations of the 50th anniversary of the first raising of the Franco-Ontarian flag; the study on bilingualism and French-language services within the City of Greater Sudbury; and through her involvement in the creation of a university — by, for and with francophones in the mid-north.

“We extend our heartfelt thanks to Joanne for her leadership, her unwavering commitment to the Sudbury francophone community and her exceptional contribution to the development of our community,” M

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