The reality of the francophone community isn't common to all Canadians. For example, it goes without saying that the rural depopulation of the majority population does not lead to linguistic assimilation. However, this is the case for francophones. Mr. Taillefer mentioned the immigration factor, but there is also the whole matter of urbanization. Our francophones in rural communities who have grown up and developed in local majority communities where infrastructures supported the language are now in large cities and are victims of assimilation.
With respect to maintaining the community, this becomes an additional cause for concern to us, which is why we are hoping that the targeted amounts are approved to encourage action research in those areas.