In 1991, the Paul Gérin-Lajoie Foundation created La Dictée P.G.L., a major educational project implemented in Canada and internationally for elementary and secondary school students. Over the years, this flagship program has been enriched with new initiatives, such as the Francophonie Dictée P.G.L. dedicated to businesses and the Municipal Dictée P.G.L. aimed at integrating newcomers.

The Paul Gérin-Lajoie Foundation is a non-profit organization whose mission is to contribute to improving living conditions through quality education in Africa and Haiti. The Foundation is also recognized for its projects in socio-economic empowerment, health and food security, sustainable development, and gender equality. In Canada, the Foundation carries out awareness-raising activities on international cooperation and solidarity, notably through the Skills, Leadership, Education Volunteer Cooperation Program (CLÉ Program).