8 young bilingual Canadian aged 16-22, passionate about promoting bilingualism and ready to create impactful projects. Meet the members of our youth committee!
As a Bilingual Young Leader, they’ll work as a team on a project they build from the ground up. They will receive training in governance and project management, and amplify French for the Future’s impact among the youth. Our committee is made of 7-8 individuals who are dedicated to shaping the future of bilingualism in Canada.
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Join a committee of 8 bilingual Canadian youth aged 16 to 22 who are passionate about leadership, collaboration, and promoting official bilingualism across Canada.
As a Bilingual Young Leader, you'll contribute to meaningful projects, develop valuable skills through training in governance and project management, and work alongside like-minded youth from across the country. Together, you'll help amplify the voice of young Canadians and support French for the Future's mission to inspire the next generation of bilingual leaders.
Applications for the JLB are open from July 6 to August 27.
Join a dynamic team! The members meet once a year in person and stay connected with virtual meetups. Participants spend about 10 hours a month collaborating on exciting projects that promote bilingualism.
To apply you must be between 16 and 22 years old and live in Canada throughout the first year of the term. For more details visit the rules’page.
Our Bilingual Young Leaders kicked off 2024 with an inspiring new project: “Le coin canadien” magazine. These online publications invite you to explore the rich tapestry of Canadian Francophonie across various provinces. Previously, the committee worked on a series of podcasts to explore French, the culture, and the lesser-known corners of the Canadian Francophonie!
French for the Future’s Selection Committee will select members of the committee.
If you are selected, you will be notified during the month of September 2024 by e-mail and/or phone. The official list will be revealed on our website in November 2024.
Hi everyone! This is Anisa Zangiabadi, and I started my undergraduate studies at the University of Toronto last year. I am pursuing a Specialist in Human Biology as part of the Honours Bachelor of Life Sciences, Health Sciences Stream.In 2024–2025, I had the opportunity to serve as a National FNJA Ambassador, and I was honoured to be selected as Ambassador of the Year. I am so excited to be back through JLB and to continue leaving a positive impact in my community while promoting French and bilingualism over the next two years.Outside of university and JLB, I love meeting new people and making friends! I have a passion for art, sports, medicine and nature, and my favourite colour is pink. I am also a VIP rowing coach and love rowing on the water. In my free time, I enjoy painting, listening to music, reading books and doing research.I look forward to the journey ahead of me and I will try my best to do all I can to serve the community through French.Can't wait to connect with you all and to see what JLB has to offer.
I am someone who really enjoys being involved in the community, and Bilingual Young Leaders allows me to continue contributing positively on a national scale. As a former French Immersion student and current Diploma in French Studies B2 holder, I can draw on my leadership experience from previous educational and experiential roles to advocate for cultural and social equality for both languages in a country where our two official languages make Canadian identity unique and special. I am incredibly excited and grateful to be a 2026 - 2028 Bilingual Young Leader, as it will give me the chance to be able to contribute a minority perspective towards policy and culture related to English-French bilingualism in Canada to a higher degree.
Hi! My name is Dylane Hoang and I’m a proud Fransaskoise from Regina, Saskatchewan! I’m currently in my first year at the University of Alberta studying conservation biology. From a very young age, I’ve been passionate about social justice, traveling, dancing and preserving the French language. I also love getting involved in my community through youth parliaments and committees, volunteering, and social engagement. I’m honored to serve a cause that’s close to my heart as a young bilingual leader and to do it alongside other passionate young people from across the country.
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Liam Mailman is an 11th-grade student at the Centre scolaire Étoile de l’Acadie in Sydney, Nova Scotia. Between tutoring, journalism, and his job as a barista, Liam enjoys getting involved with many groups—from his school, to all the way across Canada! Living in a linguistic minority community, he wants to help foster the French language and, in particular, inclusivity within the Francophone community, by promoting and advocating for linguistic security, 2SLGBTQIA+ rights, and more. In his free time, he enjoys playing badminton and making music.
Ovia Mano is a proud bilingual student from Newfoundland and Labrador. She is an International Bachelor of Arts student at Memorial University of Newfoundland. Ovia has been learning French since she was eight years old, starting with core French, then pivoting onto French immersion, university-level French courses, the Explore program, and a study abroad program in Saint-Pierre and Miquelon. Being a Bilingual Young Leader, Ovia hopes to promote bilingualism to youth across Canada and learn more about Francophone culture. Her vision is for all aspects of the Francophonie to be treated equally in Canada. Ovia enjoys reading, biking, baking, and exercising in her free time.
My name is Rose-Ann Nadeau I am a first year in the BFA in acting at the university of Ottawa. I participated to the ambassadors national forum in 2024 as an ambassador. In 2026 I worked as a program agent for french for the future. I love participating in different activities and events and I love travelling. My other interests are theatre, bowling and music.
Sabria Al Jiashy is a francophone student from Edmonton who grew up in a family where numerous languages, dialects and cultures come together and intertwine. Having been educated entirely in French while growing in a predominantly English-speaking environment, she discovered that bilingualism is greater and deeper than simply a means of communication. She explored how it is a source of connection, strength, and identity. Her experiences with her school district's Student Committee, through the Francophonie jeunesse de l’Alberta Leadership Stage as well as the Parlement jeunesse de l'Alberta, and as Alberta’s representative at l’Association canadienne d’éducation de langue française strengthened her desire to get involved and make her voice heard. She enjoys exploring her creativity through artistic expression, writing and martial arts. As a Bilingual Young Leader, she hopes to promote bilingualism, celebrate linguistic identities, and encourage young people to express their voices and make them heard, just as she once was, one small step at a time.
Sunaina is a third-year Biochemistry student at the University of the Fraser Valley in British Columbia, working toward a career in medicine. Her love for languages led her to learn French as her fourth language and later participate in the Explore program at Université Sainte-Anne. Passionate about healthcare and community engagement, she holds several student leadership roles focused on health education and outreach. She also works as a pharmacy assistant and volunteers as a STEM tutor for high school students. When she’s not studying or volunteering, Sunaina loves hiking, tackling a good Sudoku, and finding new ways to challenge herself! As a Bilingual Young Leader, she hopes to inspire other youth to embrace French beyond the classroom.
Hi everyone! This is Anisa Zangiabadi, and I started my undergraduate studies at the University of Toronto last year. I am pursuing a Specialist in Human Biology as part of the Honours Bachelor of Life Sciences, Health Sciences Stream.In 2024–2025, I had the opportunity to serve as a National FNJA Ambassador, and I was honoured to be selected as Ambassador of the Year. I am so excited to be back through JLB and to continue leaving a positive impact in my community while promoting French and bilingualism over the next two years.Outside of university and JLB, I love meeting new people and making friends! I have a passion for art, sports, medicine and nature, and my favourite colour is pink. I am also a VIP rowing coach and love rowing on the water. In my free time, I enjoy painting, listening to music, reading books and doing research.I look forward to the journey ahead of me and I will try my best to do all I can to serve the community through French.Can't wait to connect with you all and to see what JLB has to offer.
I am someone who really enjoys being involved in the community, and Bilingual Young Leaders allows me to continue contributing positively on a national scale. As a former French Immersion student and current Diploma in French Studies B2 holder, I can draw on my leadership experience from previous educational and experiential roles to advocate for cultural and social equality for both languages in a country where our two official languages make Canadian identity unique and special. I am incredibly excited and grateful to be a 2026 - 2028 Bilingual Young Leader, as it will give me the chance to be able to contribute a minority perspective towards policy and culture related to English-French bilingualism in Canada to a higher degree.
Hi! My name is Dylane Hoang and I’m a proud Fransaskoise from Regina, Saskatchewan! I’m currently in my first year at the University of Alberta studying conservation biology. From a very young age, I’ve been passionate about social justice, traveling, dancing and preserving the French language. I also love getting involved in my community through youth parliaments and committees, volunteering, and social engagement. I’m honored to serve a cause that’s close to my heart as a young bilingual leader and to do it alongside other passionate young people from across the country.
Liam Mailman is an 11th-grade student at the Centre scolaire Étoile de l’Acadie in Sydney, Nova Scotia. Between tutoring, journalism, and his job as a barista, Liam enjoys getting involved with many groups—from his school, to all the way across Canada! Living in a linguistic minority community, he wants to help foster the French language and, in particular, inclusivity within the Francophone community, by promoting and advocating for linguistic security, 2SLGBTQIA+ rights, and more. In his free time, he enjoys playing badminton and making music.
Ovia Mano is a proud bilingual student from Newfoundland and Labrador. She is an International Bachelor of Arts student at Memorial University of Newfoundland. Ovia has been learning French since she was eight years old, starting with core French, then pivoting onto French immersion, university-level French courses, the Explore program, and a study abroad program in Saint-Pierre and Miquelon. Being a Bilingual Young Leader, Ovia hopes to promote bilingualism to youth across Canada and learn more about Francophone culture. Her vision is for all aspects of the Francophonie to be treated equally in Canada. Ovia enjoys reading, biking, baking, and exercising in her free time.
My name is Rose-Ann Nadeau I am a first year in the BFA in acting at the university of Ottawa. I participated to the ambassadors national forum in 2024 as an ambassador. In 2026 I worked as a program agent for french for the future. I love participating in different activities and events and I love travelling. My other interests are theatre, bowling and music.
Sabria Al Jiashy is a francophone student from Edmonton who grew up in a family where numerous languages, dialects and cultures come together and intertwine. Having been educated entirely in French while growing in a predominantly English-speaking environment, she discovered that bilingualism is greater and deeper than simply a means of communication. She explored how it is a source of connection, strength, and identity. Her experiences with her school district's Student Committee, through the Francophonie jeunesse de l’Alberta Leadership Stage as well as the Parlement jeunesse de l'Alberta, and as Alberta’s representative at l’Association canadienne d’éducation de langue française strengthened her desire to get involved and make her voice heard. She enjoys exploring her creativity through artistic expression, writing and martial arts. As a Bilingual Young Leader, she hopes to promote bilingualism, celebrate linguistic identities, and encourage young people to express their voices and make them heard, just as she once was, one small step at a time.
Sunaina is a third-year Biochemistry student at the University of the Fraser Valley in British Columbia, working toward a career in medicine. Her love for languages led her to learn French as her fourth language and later participate in the Explore program at Université Sainte-Anne. Passionate about healthcare and community engagement, she holds several student leadership roles focused on health education and outreach. She also works as a pharmacy assistant and volunteers as a STEM tutor for high school students. When she’s not studying or volunteering, Sunaina loves hiking, tackling a good Sudoku, and finding new ways to challenge herself! As a Bilingual Young Leader, she hopes to inspire other youth to embrace French beyond the classroom.
