Since this approach would be advantageous to us, I believe it is very useful, and fairer. It would make it possible for us to catch our breath, and get back in control. The national average is $22 per person. Volunteer contributions in New Brunswick amount to $50 per person, and we receive $10 per person from Canadian Heritage. In New Brunswick, the number of people who are francophones by birth is equivalent to the entire francophone population of seven provinces and territories, provided we exclude Ontario. So we do carry some weight.
On May 1st, 2008. See this statement in context.