However, it is not enforced. In my region, perhaps 20% or more of the population is French-speaking. If I go to the hospital to see a doctor, I will see plenty of documents in French and English, but if the doctor speaks to me, it won't be in French. Most French speakers are bilingual. It's easier to speak English than not to.
The question that arises, then, is this: as francophones, should we play a greater role in ensuring that we have access to services and that francophone organizations in our communities can help us achieve true equality?