In the context of the creation and implementation of policies to support the development of Francophone minority communities, the Canadian government is adopting a horizontal approach that relies on a form of collaboration with provincial and territorial Francophone organizations. It encourages the establishment of community governance mechanisms aimed at fostering a vision and plan for the development of Francophone communities in each province and territory. Through these mechanisms, the directions that the community’s development should adopt are discussed and decided upon collectively, and they can take different forms in different provinces. The article paints a picture of the governance mechanisms in place in Francophone minority communities. It distinguishes between the governance of the organization representing the community and the community itself and examines which groups can participate in discussions and decisions, and in what ways.