A new report on second language learning in New Brunswick released on Wednesday recommends sweeping changes to the current system.
The 54-page document highlighted by 24 recommendations to help New Brunswickers improve their learning of both official languages, was unveiled by John McLaughlin and Judge Yvette Finn, the Commissioners responsible for the review.
Recommendations involve several changes to ensure the Department of Education and Early Childhood Development creates and promotes an environment that allows students to become bilingual.
In the report, it notes the entire province should adopt the same framework to track second language proficiency.
While well over 90 per cent of French immersion students in New Brunswick achieve a conversational level of French, over 60 per cent of Anglophone students are not in French immersion, said McLaughlin.
Statistics included in the report note that just over a third of New Brunswickers are bilingual, though, that mostly consists of French-speaking citizens.
Asked about implementation, the Commissioners said they hope to see the province take action in the near future.
