We have heard several explanations from demographers and specialists. First, earlier, Mr. Petit spoke about migration. In New Brunswick, there is very significant migration from the north to the south, from rural areas to urban areas, where there is an anglophone majority. In Fredericton there is one community school centre. In the parking lot you can hear little children speaking English in the school playground. They don't have easy access to francophone environments outside their classrooms. They therefore become easily assimilated.
Another explanation we have been given relates to culture. Young people become assimilated through American culture, through music, television, and so on. There therefore has to be more of a focus on developing Acadian pride and identity.