2026 Adjudicators

Dr. Patrice Mwepu Daniel is a Canadian scholar and sociology lecturer with Congolese background.  He holds a PhD in sociology, an MA in anthropology, and is an FLE (français langue étrangère) professor trained in Paris and Toronto.  

For over 20 years, he taught French as a Second Language at the Alliance française de Toronto .   He has published the book, "Le Marché pirate: un fléau ou une issue de secours", and articles in the scientific journal of l'Institut supérieur des statistiques de Lubumbashi, such as "Vivre séparément ensemble: le darwinisme social, cas de la RDC".  (République démocratique du Congo)

He teaches French at Queen's Park to MPP's and other government employees, as well as to CEO's of private companies.  Besides French and English, Patrice also speaks other languages and dialects including Spanish, Swahili, Lingala, Nyanja, Tshiluba, and Bemba.