Despite huge efforts, the number of English speakers in Quebec, Canada, is rising — and the number of French speakers is falling. Can leaders do anything about this? And why does it matter so much to them? This video from Versed explains some of the seemingly extreme measures the Quebeckers are taking to stay French.
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