Manitoba's government wants the province to become "truly bilingual" — but exactly what that would look like is still a work in progress.

The premier has said bilingualism could come with official status in the law, but some argue existing legislation is enough, and the focus should be on improving the delivery of services in French.

However it's done, Raïssa Bado looks forward to being able to easily access services in French.

"I would like to be able to live in an environment where there is that value given to both of Canada's official languages," said Bado, a Winnipeg francophone.

"I believe there is more that could be done to really make this province bilingual."

Bado moved to Manitoba from Ivory Coast in 2009 with the impression her mother tongue, French, was going to be enough t

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