Francophonie Games

• 2021 Francophonie Games likely heading to the Congo after N.B. pulled out of hosting duties

  The announcement comes after New Brunswick, the original host of the games, pulled the plug on the event amid the event's skyrocketing costs.

  Canada

  Jun 28, 2019
  
• Quebec pulls out of bidding to host 2021 Francophonie Games

  The Quebec government has abandoned the idea of bidding to hold the 2021 Francophonie Games in Sherbrooke, Que., after concluding the price tag was too high.

  Sports

  Apr 26, 2019
  
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• Questions remain as New Brunswick officially withdraws Francophonie Games bid

  Robert Gauvin, the minister responsible for La Francophonie, tourism, heritage and culture, formally withdrew the province's bid to host the 2021 Francophonie Games Thursday.

  Canada

  Feb 14, 2019
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• N.B. deputy premier in France to repair ties after Francophonie Games fallout

  Robert Gauvin met with stakeholders in Paris on Wednesday to show support to the international group after, New Brunswick announced plans to pull out out of hosting the 2021 Francophonie Games.

  Canada

  Feb 13, 2019
• Sherbrooke revives bid for Francophonie Games after N.B. pulls out

  It is now up to the Quebec government to submit Sherbrooke's candidacy to la Francophonie, the organization of states that have French as a common language. Negotiations will also be needed to determine how much the province and the federal government contribute.

  Canada

  Feb 12, 2019
• Sherbrooke to consider holding Francophonie Games after N.B. pulls plug

  Sherbrooke Mayor Steve Lussier announced at a meeting Monday night that council will take another look.

  Sports

  Feb 5, 2019
• New Brunswick cancels plans to host 2021 Francophonie Games

  New Brunswick Premier Blaine Higgs has announced the province is cancelling its plans to host the 2021 Francophonie Games, calling it a 'very difficult decision' but saying the bill was 'irresponsible.'

  Canada

  Jan 30, 2019
• Ottawa doesn’t appear to be offering new money for Francophonie Games in N.B.

  It doesn't appear Ottawa will be offering up any new money for the embattled Francophonie Games in New Brunswick.

  Canada

  Jan 24, 2019
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• New Brunswick cuts off funding for Francophonie Games organizing committee

  "Given the uncertainty surrounding the future of the 2021 Francophonie Games in New Brunswick, no further payments to the organizing committee are currently scheduled from the provincial government."

  Canada

  Jan 9, 2019
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• Former New Brunswick premier Brian Gallant reflects on 2018

  In a year-end interview with anchor Sarah Ritchie, Brian Gallant delves into when he knew he wouldn't be able to form government this fall, the Francophonie Games, and what's next for him.

  Politics

  Dec 27, 2018