As a result of urbanization the geography of francophones in Ontario has become more fragmented. Regional cohesion of French-speaking Ontario has remained strong however, with the reinforcement of close links between francophones disseminated in the province through active networks at the local and provincial level. This study deals with the adaptation of the Franco-Ontarian community to a new organization of its lived space and with its reliance on its political institutions in order to maintain a strong regional French identity. Such a perspective will help to grasp the issue of development of French-speaking Ontario and will broaden the discussion of its overall future.