Recognition

Prix Solange-Chalvin 2026 — Winner

In 2026, I received the Prix Solange-Chalvin in the adult French-learning category. For me, this is not only a testament to my determination to learn a new language, but also to my journey of integrating into Quebec, building a life here, and creating VieauQc to give back to the community and support newcomers, current residents, and future aspirants alike.

« Petit à petit, l'oiseau fait son nid. »
Little by little, the bird builds its nest.

On November 6, at the award ceremony in Montréal, I received the Prix Solange-Chalvin in the adult French-learning category. As the winner, I received the trophy — Eddy Firmin's artwork — along with the certificate from the Ministère de l'Immigration, de la Francisation et de l'Intégration, in recognition of my outstanding commitment to learning French and integrating into Québec, and of my contribution through founding VieauQc to help other newcomers and give back to the community. It is a great honour, and I am still a little thrilled.

Thank you to the Ministère de l'Immigration, de la Francisation et de l'Intégration (MIFI) and to Culture pour tous for this recognition, and to Catherine Gentilcore, Deputy Premier, Minister of Immigration and Integration, Minister responsible for the Accession of Québec to Independence and Government House Leader; Michel Vallée, President and CEO of Culture pour tous; and Véronique Proulx, President and CEO of the Fédération des chambres de commerce du Québec.

Read the official announcement ↗Read VieauQc's report ↗

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