Francophone Minorities : Assimilation and Community Vitality

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. The two interrelated concepts of language community vitality and assimilation will both be used.--Page 5