In English and French, A multitude of languages are spoken in Canada. English and French are recognized by the Constitution of Canada as "official languages," which means that all laws of the federal government are enacted in both English and French and that federal government services are required to be available in both languages .Official Bilingualism in Canada is law, defined in the Canadian Charter of Rights and Freedoms, the Official Languages Act, and Official Language Regulations; it is applied by the Commissioner of Official Languages. English and French have equal status in federal courts, Parliament, and in all federal institutions. The public has the right, where there is sufficient demand, to receive federal government services in either English or French, and official language minorities are guaranteed their own schools in all provinces and territories.Use of English
Under 20.6 million Canadians spoke English at home (2006). English is the majority language in all provinces except Quebec, where it is the preferred language of only 10.5% of the population. Only 3.6% of Canada's English-speaking population resides in Quebec, mostly in Montreal.
Use of French
Just over 6.6 million Canadians spoke French at home (2006). Of these, 91.2% resided in Quebec. Outside Quebec, the largest French-speaking populations are found in New Brunswick (which is home to 3.5% of Canada’s francophones), Ontario (4.4%, residing primarily in the eastern and northeastern parts of the province and in Toronto), and southern Manitoba (0.3% of Canada’s francophones). Smaller indigenous French-speaking communities exist in some other provinces. For example, a vestigial community exists on Newfoundland's Port au Port Peninsula; a remnant of French occupation of the island.
Under 20.6 million Canadians spoke English at home (2006). English is the majority language in all provinces except Quebec, where it is the preferred language of only 10.5% of the population. Only 3.6% of Canada's English-speaking population resides in Quebec, mostly in Montreal.
Use of French
Just over 6.6 million Canadians spoke French at home (2006). Of these, 91.2% resided in Quebec. Outside Quebec, the largest French-speaking populations are found in New Brunswick (which is home to 3.5% of Canada’s francophones), Ontario (4.4%, residing primarily in the eastern and northeastern parts of the province and in Toronto), and southern Manitoba (0.3% of Canada’s francophones). Smaller indigenous French-speaking communities exist in some other provinces. For example, a vestigial community exists on Newfoundland's Port au Port Peninsula; a remnant of French occupation of the island.