There's a clash of visions here. The problem won't be solved until the federal government adopts a territorial approach to Quebec and stops applying to Quebec what it provides for francophones outside Quebec. Between the two of us, this is a symmetrical approach, but we know very well that the situation isn't symmetrical. Quebec is in a unique situation in Canada and North America.
If there's any genuine concern in Canada to see Quebec and, consequently, the North American francophonie develop, the federal government will have to abandon this approach whereby it does to Quebec what it's doing to Canada outside Quebec. No, it can't work. Fifty per cent of students at McGill University are non-anglophone. That represents the whole recruitment pool for the French language, and the federal government gives millions of dollars to organizations in Quebec to promote the advancement and spread of English. They need students in their CEGEPs and universities. Where will they find them? They guarantee themselves an additional clientele through francophone bilingualization and anglicization programs.
Between the two of us, this is a trick, a politician's manipulation to maintain this imbalance. It's a tough thing to say, but let's admit it: this vision is what's weakening the francophonie and the French language in Quebec. When the federal government gives money to organizations that promote English in Quebec, what do you think they're doing? They'd need it in Canada outside Quebec…