It’s been six years since Louis first stepped foot into the Northwest Territories. From temporary worker to permanent resident, this young Franco-Madagascan is now en route to becoming a Canadian citizen.

Celebrating Francophone Immigration Week: A Guest Series With the CDÉTNO

“I left Madagascar at 18 to study at Université de la Réunion, where I earned my bachelor’s degree in biology. I then spent two years at Université de Paris-Est Créteil doing a master’s degree in bioenvironmental engineering. After I finished the degree in 2011, I heard about Destination Canada. I met with various representatives from each Canadian province and territory to find out more information, and I was intrigued by the NWT. I have to admit that my geographic, cultural and overall knowledge about Canada was quite limited at the time. I wanted to change that and satisfy my own curiosity, so I decided to make the trip to Yellowknife in November of 2012. Yes—it took me a year to finally leave. Now, not only am I still living here, but I’ve also become a permanent resident. I started a career in the health industry and now work as primary care paramedic for a company called Advanced Medical Solutions. It’s a unique experience, and I encourage adventurous types to give it a shot. You won’t be disappointed.
One thing you should know is that although NWT is majority English-speaking, the Francophone community is very much present!”

Interested in recruiting through the CDÉTNO?

With the support of ITI, the CDÉTNO will be attending Destination Canada for the 12th time on November 13–17, 2018.

Are you looking for qualified workers? The CDÉTNO can represent your organization at Destination Canada!

For more information:  http://cdetno.com/en/2018/10/18/destination-canada-job-fair/