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Francophone Minorities: A ssimilation and Community Vitality (2nd Edition)
"This publication will attempt to explore the concepts of assimilation and community vitality, as well as the statistical evidence regarding the vitality of the Francophone communities outside Quebec. It will also seek to highlight trends and attempt to clarify certain issues related to the current demographic reality of Francophone communities outside Quebec."
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Studies & Reports 29 of 49
"The question of the vitality of French-speaking communities outside Quebec is both emotionally and politically sensitive. The public debate within Canada about the future of these communities is one that inevitably revolves around the question of assimilation. Often assimilation is referred to as if it were a simple, precise and clearly definable phenomenon. The reality is somewhat more complex and merits a thorough exploration. In fact, though often used, it is a concept that has defied simple statistical definitions[...]
Language planning and policies predate any serious effort to systematically examine their impact within society. The research and concepts that are necessary for successful language planning are relatively recent. In Canada, the research in the area began in earnest in the 1960s with the Royal Commission on Bilingualism and Biculturalism. Its research alone would justify it being regarded as one of the most important royal commissions in Canadian history. Even three decades later many of its concepts remain relevant to the debate on languages, though our understanding of language in our society has evolved considerably."
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