There are now 723 individual members supporting the Réseau in its mission. This is an increase of 20% compared to last year. Many thanks for your commitment to French-language services!

The strength of our organization resides in an understanding of the needs and priorities of the community in all its diversity, which is why we are happy to note that in Renfrew County – a region with 5510 Francophones – the number of individual members has quadrupled in the last year! This support clearly demonstrates the importance of French-language services for patients from Pembroke, Petawawa, Deep River and Barry’s Bay!

We are also delighted to welcome a new corporate member in the Kingston area in 2016-2017. In addition to acting as a university hospital, Providence Care provides mental health and long-term care services. As an organization identified to offer French-language services in South Eastern Ontario, Providence Care is working with the Réseau to submit a designation plan under the Ontario French-language Services Act. The Réseau now has 73 corporate members.

In order to fully integrate the concerns of Francophones into our recommendations to our partners within the health system, we are always seeking new members. Becoming an individual member is a simple and free way to get involved in your community. By becoming a member, you will have an opportunity to participate in the Réseau and to share your experience as a patient or caregiver. We are seeking views that reflect the diversity – social, demographic and cultural – of our communities! Help us have a strong voice in all our regions, and especially in Stormont-Dundas-Glengarry and Prescott-Russell! Register today and help improve French-language services for you and your family!