In brief

ACFO changes its name

Seeking to reflect new Francophone realities in Ottawa, the conseil régional d'Ottawa-Carleton of the Association canadienne-française de l’Ontario (ACFO) changes its name in 2012. It becomes the “Association des communautés francophones d’Ottawa”, as such keeping the “ACFO Ottawa” acronym.

A green illustration which combines the Peace Tower of the Canadian Parliament in the centre, the fleur-de-lis to the left, and the trillium to the right. A bicoloured human figure raises its arms in front of the tower. The acronym ACFO Ottawa appears under the logo, separated by a green horizontal line. The full name of the organisation appears to the right, separated by a vertical line.

The logo and new corporate name of ACFO Ottawa, Association des communautés francophones d’Ottawa, inscribed in its new letters patent in 2012. Created in 1969 as the Ottawa-Vanier Regional Council of the provincial ACFO, the Ottawa branch has, over the years, embraced the political and territorial transformations of Ottawa Francophones. Incorporated in 1994, it was renamed the Association canadienne-française de l'Ontario, Ottawa Regional Council in 1997 (ACFO Ottawa). The new name reflects the diverse origins of Francophones in Ottawa, while retaining the historical acronym. It is also consistent with the “Inclusive Definition of Francophone (IDF)” adopted by the Government of Ontario in 2009.

ACFO Ottawa, acfo1.