Can you imagine facing a trauma such as gender-based violence and having to seek help in a language other than your own?

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The Francophone community, at 150,000 strong, brings a deep cultural and linguistic richness to our city. This community, both longstanding residents and the newly arrived, enhances our social, cultural and economic fabric.

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Ottawa is home to a growing number of bilingual Francophones, many of whom........

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