I believe that while the French language is not strong enough in Quebec, it will become even more vulnerable elsewhere in Canada. It's crucial to maintain a kind of bastion for French wherever the critical mass allows for it. Afterwards, we can point to the fact that there are francophones in other parts of Canada besides Quebec, and that under Canada's Constitution, these Francophones need support. But without a bastion of French in Quebec, it will be very difficult to ensure the vitality of French elsewhere in Canada.
On April 29th, 2021. See this statement in context.