the association groups the french community and organises friendly meals and méchoui (north african style barbecue of spit-roast whole lamb over a charcoal pit), wine and cheese parties, and opportunities to meet french political personalities passing through the region. it maintains links with french organisations in canada (embassies, consulates) and in france. it collaborates with jacques janson, the representative of the centre and the west of canada, to convey and resolve files which have been submitted to them by french citizens in the region.