One of the problems we have is that we get the impression that people from other countries have no idea of the existence of francophones in Canada outside of Quebec. There was a French student who wanted to come to Moncton. I had to sign a letter in my office and send it to the Canadian Embassy in France in order to confirm the existence of the University of Moncton. Otherwise, he would not have been allowed to come to Moncton, because it is not designated as an institution in Quebec.
On June 8th, 2006. See this statement in context.