Mr. Chair, another very interesting fact is that in Montreal, only 58% of the population uses French as their primary language. That statistic is from five years ago.
Does the minister acknowledge that French is in decline in Quebec?
In the House of Commons on May 28th, 2026. See this statement in context.
Department of Citizenship and Immigration—Main Estimates, 2026-27Business of SupplyGovernment Orders
Conservative
Gabriel Hardy Conservative Montmorency—Charlevoix, QC
Mr. Chair, another very interesting fact is that in Montreal, only 58% of the population uses French as their primary language. That statistic is from five years ago.
Does the minister acknowledge that French is in decline in Quebec?
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