Why were Québécois worried that the French-Canadian population would decline beginning in the 1970s?

A) because replacement-level fertility was not occurring in Québec
B) because life expectancy was declining in Québec
C) because mortality rates had increased in Québec
D) because many Québécois were emigrating to other countries

Replacement-Level Fertility

The total fertility rate at which a population exactly replaces itself from one generation to the next, without migration, typically considered to be around 2.1 children per woman.

French-Canadian Population

People of French descent living in Canada, particularly in Quebec, with a distinct culture and language.

Québec

A province in Canada known for its French-speaking population and distinct cultural identity.