For the early francophone settlers of Alberta, French
language rights were essential. Although much effort went into
trying to maintain bilingualism in the provincial government, it
never came to be. Schools also lost ground and, for many years,
were unable to provide classes in French for those who would
have preferred it. Nonetheless, in relatively recent years,
following the repatriation of the Canadian Constitution, it has
become possible for Franco-Albertans to regain some of the
linguistic and cultural rights once lost.
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