Lieutenant Governor of Ontario to Host Literary Event in Honour of Francophonie Month
Toronto, Ontario, March 24, 2026 — The Honourable Edith Dumont, Lieutenant Governor of Ontario, will host a literary event in her Suite at Queen’s Park on Thursday, March 26, 2026. Presented in partnership with the Salon du livre and the Institut français du Canada, the event will run from 3:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m. as part of Francophonie Month celebrations.
Media representatives wishing to attend are asked to confirm their participation no later than 10:00 a.m. on March 26, 2026, by contacting Laetitia Walbert at laetitia.walbert@ontario.ca.
About the discussion
For the second consecutive year, the event offers a unique forum for meaningful encounters, thoughtful reflection, and rich exchanges on French‑language literature.
The first discussion will focus on Kolkhose by Emmanuel Carrère, the acclaimed French author, screenwriter, and filmmaker and recipient of the 2025 Prix Médicis.
The second discussion will explore Un livre, une communauté. Récit collectif des aînés et aînées francophones du Grand Toronto (A Book, a Community. A Collective Account by Francophone Seniors of Greater Toronto), and will feature a panel of contributors to the publication:
Hélène Boudreau, Franco-Ontarian Community Leader
Gilles Marchildon, Franco-Ontarian Community Leader
Sigrid Pous, Member of Toronto’s Francophone Community
Rolande Smith, President of the Toronto Historical Society
To learn more about the Lieutenant Governor’s initiatives, events and priorities, please visit our website: www.lgontario.ca.
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