Promotion of Bilingualism : Canadian High Commissioner Praises Strides

Progress made by Cameroon towards the promotion of bilingualism have been lauded by the Canadian High Commissioner to Cameroon, Richard Bale after he was received in audience by the President of the National Commission on the Promotion of Bilingualism and Multiculturalism, Peter Mafany Musonge on September 29, 2020. Both personalities exchanged views on strengthening the practice of bilingualism in Cameroon.  
In a statement to the press at the end of the audience, Richard Bale said Canada is always interested in sharing its experience with Cameroon given the several similarities both countries have. “The Commission visited Canada in June of 2019. In addition to being an introductory meeting for me, it was a follow up discussion on our mission. I was more interested in understanding more about the objectives of the Commission and its achievements. We are always interested in knowing if Canada can provide any further assistance. Canada and Cameroon have tremendous aspects in common. We are both bilingual countries and both countries have the civil law and common law systems,” he stated, adding that there are therefore experiences to be shared. He insists that Canada is not to tell Cameroon what to do as concerns bilingualism. 
When the promulgation of the bilingualism law in Cameroon, the Canadian High Commissioner said the Commission was equally interested in knowing how certain aspects are being handled in Canada in that ...