Languages of Canada - Wikipedia
A multitude of languages have always been spoken in Canada. Prior to Confederation, the territories that would become Canada were home to over 70 distinct languages across 12 or so language families.
Language - The Canada Guide
Canada is an officially bilingual country, with two official languages: French and English. In practice, however, the majority of Canadians speak English, with progressively smaller numbers speaking English and French, English and some other language, or only French.
What Language is Spoken in Canada? - WorldAtlas
2019年6月11日 · Approximately 56.9% of the population of Canada speaks English as a native language, while 21.3% speak French as a first language. Additionally, 85.6% of the population is able to communicate in English and 30.1% are able to speak and understand French.
What Are the Official Languages of Canada? - ThoughtCo
Updated on April 12, 2018. Canada is a bilingual country with "co-official" languages. English and French enjoy equal status as the official languages of all federal government institutions in Canada.
Languages of Canada mapped - Vivid Maps
2017年8月16日 · In Canada, there are 2 official languages: English and French. English is the most widely spoken language in the country, while French is primarily spoken in the province of Quebec and also has a significant presence in other parts of the country. 93% of French speakers in Canada live in the eastern part of Canada.
Languages in use in Canada | The Canadian Encyclopedia
2006年2月7日 · Although French and English are Canada’s only two official languages, the country’s linguistic diversity is very rich. According to the 2016 census, an increased number of Canadians are reporting a mother tongue or language spoken at home other than English or French compared to in previous years.
What Languages Do Canadians Speak? - ThoughtCo
2019年3月11日 · While many Canadians are definitely bilingual, they are not necessarily speaking English and French. Statistics Canada reports that more than 200 languages that were not English, French or an Aboriginal language, were reported as a language spoken most often at home, or as a mother tongue.
Statistics on official languages in Canada
The majority of Canadians perceive official languages positively. More information. Related links. The demographic picture varies by province or territory. Source: Statistics Canada, 2021 Census. French and English are the languages of inclusion. In 2021, there were over 200 other languages.
The Languages of Canada - Vivid Maps
2016年7月7日 · Since the institution of the Canadian state, English and French have been the co-official languages and are, by far, the most used languages in the nation now. According to the 2016 census, English and French are the mother tongues of 56 percent and 21.4 percent of Canadians, respectively.
Language - The Canadian Encyclopedia
2006年2月7日 · For some, language is a deep seated marker of identity, something that must be protected and kept “pure.” For others, language is approached as a resource, a skill required to communicate, to get a job and make a living. (See also Canadian Language and Identity; Francophone; Anglophone; Allophone.) Language, Dialect and Register