In our talks with the provincial government, it would help us obtain resources for communities where the English-speaking population needs or is entitled to English-language institutions.
In addition, a dialogue is ongoing around the details governing the rules of access. Sound data would pave the way for some open-mindedness around the possibility of certain categories of children being allowed to attend anglophone schools, be they actual rights-holders or potential rights-holders.
The number of students in some cities and regions can warrant either the existence or closure of an English-language school. It is therefore necessary to have detailed figures, just like those provided by the census. We could use the data to oppose school closures in rural or suburban areas with a smaller anglophone presence.
Reliable figures would open the door to all kinds of other discussions with the provincial government.