Mr. Speaker, we must not mislead the House by saying that there is a net decline. Indeed, it is not a net decline but an increase.
But the increase in numbers is too small and this is why, in recent years, we have been working on a new policy. As members know, we have a five-year plan for the development of minority languages. The plan, due to end next year, will be extended, along with several new elements, not only to provide French education, but also to maintain French language institutions, which should please francophone communities all across Canada.