This microsite is aimed at improving access to information about key services offered by the municipality

NEWS RELEASE

HALIFAX REGIONAL MUNICIPALITY

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Today, the Halifax Regional Municipality launched halifax.ca/fr – a French language online guide to Halifax.ca. This microsite is aimed at improving access to information about key services offered by the municipality.

The development of halifax.ca/fr reflects the ongoing commitment of the municipality to improve lines of communication between the Acadian and francophone community and municipal government. This initiative by the municipality builds upon the efforts of a joint committee, established in 2013, that includes municipal staff, representatives from the Conseil scolaire acadien provincial (CSAP), as well as students and parents of the CSAP.

The halifax.ca/fr online guide includes the French translation of some of the most popular and relevant information currently available on the municipal website (halifax.ca). Those visiting halifax.ca/fr will be provided direct access to related English content that is hosted on halifax.ca. As feedback from users is received and usage is monitored, the municipality will determine the potential need for translating additional French content for the halifax.ca/fr microsite.



The creation of a French microsite was completed with a total budget of approximately $100,000, and was funded in part by the Government of Canada.

Users can provide feedback on the French microsite to french_francais@halifax.ca

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