For Edmundston, which is a very francophone region, it would mean no longer having a nursing campus or training program. Since most of our students are not functionally bilingual, it isn't realistic to think that they would just go to another university. Of course, they could all go to Moncton, but enrolment in those programs is also limited. So it would have serious economic repercussions for our region and our campus.
What's more, our region has a hospital and provides public health network services, so it is imperative that services be available in French. You can imagine the impact that a lack of nursing graduates who are certified would have on services. We are currently dealing with a significant shortage, and the situation is going to get worse over the next five years.