Mr. Speaker, I would answer the question. I want to emphasize that my riding is indeed St. Boniface. I quite agree that many more people spoke French in Manitoba a century ago. Unfortunately, there has been a large drop. People still speak French in Manitoba, even though only a small number really care about the language and culture and have deep feelings towards this language and culture.
In the House of Commons on February 10th, 1994. See this statement in context.