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Percentage of the population speaking a language other than English or French predominantly at home - Canada
(2021)

12.7%
Population with a mother tongue other than English or French, alone or with another language - Canada
(2021)

9,033,190

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Percentage of the population with French as first official language spoken - Canada
(2021)

21.4%
Percentage of the population with English as first official language spoken - Canada
(2021)

75.5%
Rate of English-French bilingualism - Canada
(2021)

18.0%

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1. Does French immersion improve reading achievement? Archived
Articles and reports: 11-008-X20040027003
Geography: Province or territory
Description:
This article compares the reading achievement of Canadian 15-year-olds enrolled in immersion and non-immersion programs in English-language school systems in the 10 provinces.
Release date: 2004-09-14
2. French immersion 30 years later Archived
Articles and reports: 81-004-X20040026923
Description:
French immersion programs were introduced into Canadian schools in the 1970s to encourage bilingualism across the country. Thirty years later, immersion programs are offered in every province. French-immersion students score significantly higher in reading achievement than non-immersion students. What accounts for this difference?
Release date: 2004-06-23
3. Number and Average Economic Family Income (2) in Constant (2000) Dollars, Earning Status of Spouses or Partners (8) and Selected Demographic, Educational, Cultural, Language and Labour Force Characteristics of Couple Economic Families (282) for Couple Economic Families in Private Households, for Canada, Provinces and Territories, 1995 and 2000 - 20% Sample Data Archived
Table: 97F0020X2001070
Description:
This table is part of the topic "Income of Individuals, Families and Households," which shows 2001 Census data on the income of Canadian individuals, families and households in the year 2000. The data include the composition of income that serves to measure low income, known as the low-income cut-off (LICO). The composition of income consists of earnings, income from government sources and investments. The data also include the household incomes of Canadians by family type, age and geography, as well as the household incomes of certain population groups, such as immigrants.
It is possible to subscribe to all the day-of-release bundles. For more information, refer to Catalogue No. 97F0023XCB.
This table is available FREE on Internet, Catalogue No. 97F0020XIE2001070.
Release date: 2004-06-16
4. Knowledge of Official Languages (5), Age Groups (13) and Sex (3) for Population, for Canada, Provinces, Territories and Federal Electoral Districts (2003 Representation Order), 2001 Census - 20% Sample Data Archived
Table: 95F0337X2001009
Description:
This table shows 2001 Census data for the following levels of geography: Canada, provinces, territories and federal electoral districts (2003 Representation Order).This table is part of the topic 'Language composition of Canada,' which presents 2001 Census data on the language composition of Canada, by mother tongue and other variables, as well as on languages spoken at home and knowledge of English, French and non-official languages. These data were collected for a sample comprising 20% of the Canadian population. It is possible to subscribe to all the day-of-release bundles. For more information, refer to Catalogue no. 97F0023XCB.
Release date: 2004-04-08
5. Various Non-official Languages Spoken (76), Age Groups (13) and Sex (3) for Population, for Canada, Provinces, Territories and Federal Electoral Districts (2003 Representation Order), 2001 Census - 20% Sample Data Archived
Table: 95F0338X2001009
Description:
This table shows 2001 Census data for the following levels of geography: Canada, provinces, territories and federal electoral districts (2003 Representation Order).This table is part of the topic 'Language composition of Canada,' which presents 2001 Census data on the language composition of Canada, by mother tongue and other variables, as well as on languages spoken at home and knowledge of English, French and non-official languages. These data were collected for a sample comprising 20% of the Canadian population. It is possible to subscribe to all the day-of-release bundles. For more information, refer to Catalogue no. 97F0023XCB.
Release date: 2004-04-08
6. Detailed Mother Tongue (80), Knowledge of Official Languages (5) and Sex (3) for Population, for Canada, Provinces, Territories and Federal Electoral Districts (2003 Representation Order), 2001 Census - 20% Sample Data Archived
Table: 95F0339X2001009
Description:
This table shows 2001 Census data for the following levels of geography: Canada, provinces, territories and federal electoral districts (2003 Representation Order).This table is part of the topic 'Language composition of Canada,' which presents 2001 Census data on the language composition of Canada, by mother tongue and other variables, as well as on languages spoken at home and knowledge of English, French and non-official languages. These data were collected for a sample comprising 20% of the Canadian population. It is possible to subscribe to all the day-of-release bundles. For more information, refer to Catalogue no. 97F0023XCB.
Release date: 2004-04-08
7. Language Composition of Canada, 2001 Census (Knowledge of Official Languages, Age Groups and Sex for Population) Archived
Table: 95F0337X
Description:
The tables under the topic "Language Composition of Canada" present data on the language composition of Canada, by mother tongue and other variables, as well as on languages spoken at home and knowledge of English, French and non-official languages. These data were collected for a 20% sample of the Canadian population. Only the data for mother tongue were collected for the entire population.
Release date: 2004-04-08
8. Language Composition of Canada, 2001 Census (Various Non-official Languages Spoken, Age Groups and Sex for Population) Archived
Table: 95F0338X
Description:
The tables under the topic "Language Composition of Canada" present data on the language composition of Canada, by mother tongue and other variables, as well as on languages spoken at home and knowledge of English, French and non-official languages. These data were collected for a 20% sample of the Canadian population. Only the data for mother tongue were collected for the entire population.
Release date: 2004-04-08
9. Language Composition of Canada, 2001 Census (Detailed Mother Tongue, Knowledge of Official Languages and Sex for Population) Archived
Table: 95F0339X
Description:
The tables under the topic "Language Composition of Canada" present data on the language composition of Canada, by mother tongue and other variables, as well as on languages spoken at home and knowledge of English, French and non-official languages. These data were collected for a 20% sample of the Canadian population. Only the data for mother tongue were collected for the entire population.
Release date: 2004-04-08
10. Selected Demographic and Cultural Characteristics (104), Selected Religions (35A), Age Groups (6) and Sex (3) for Population, for Canada, Provinces, Territories and Census Metropolitan Areas, 2001 Census - 20% Sample Data Archived
Table: 97F0022X2001040
Description:
This table is part of the topic "Religions in Canada," which shows 2001 Census data on the size and composition, as well as on the geographical distribution of religions in Canada.
It is possible to subscribe to all the day-of-release bundles. For more information, refer to Catalogue No. 97F0023XCB.
This table is available FREE on the Internet, Catalogue No. 97F0022XIE2001040.
Release date: 2004-03-25

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1. Number and Average Economic Family Income (2) in Constant (2000) Dollars, Earning Status of Spouses or Partners (8) and Selected Demographic, Educational, Cultural, Language and Labour Force Characteristics of Couple Economic Families (282) for Couple Economic Families in Private Households, for Canada, Provinces and Territories, 1995 and 2000 - 20% Sample Data Archived
Table: 97F0020X2001070
Description:
This table is part of the topic "Income of Individuals, Families and Households," which shows 2001 Census data on the income of Canadian individuals, families and households in the year 2000. The data include the composition of income that serves to measure low income, known as the low-income cut-off (LICO). The composition of income consists of earnings, income from government sources and investments. The data also include the household incomes of Canadians by family type, age and geography, as well as the household incomes of certain population groups, such as immigrants.
It is possible to subscribe to all the day-of-release bundles. For more information, refer to Catalogue No. 97F0023XCB.
This table is available FREE on Internet, Catalogue No. 97F0020XIE2001070.
Release date: 2004-06-16
2. Knowledge of Official Languages (5), Age Groups (13) and Sex (3) for Population, for Canada, Provinces, Territories and Federal Electoral Districts (2003 Representation Order), 2001 Census - 20% Sample Data Archived
Table: 95F0337X2001009
Description:
This table shows 2001 Census data for the following levels of geography: Canada, provinces, territories and federal electoral districts (2003 Representation Order).This table is part of the topic 'Language composition of Canada,' which presents 2001 Census data on the language composition of Canada, by mother tongue and other variables, as well as on languages spoken at home and knowledge of English, French and non-official languages. These data were collected for a sample comprising 20% of the Canadian population. It is possible to subscribe to all the day-of-release bundles. For more information, refer to Catalogue no. 97F0023XCB.
Release date: 2004-04-08
3. Various Non-official Languages Spoken (76), Age Groups (13) and Sex (3) for Population, for Canada, Provinces, Territories and Federal Electoral Districts (2003 Representation Order), 2001 Census - 20% Sample Data Archived
Table: 95F0338X2001009
Description:
This table shows 2001 Census data for the following levels of geography: Canada, provinces, territories and federal electoral districts (2003 Representation Order).This table is part of the topic 'Language composition of Canada,' which presents 2001 Census data on the language composition of Canada, by mother tongue and other variables, as well as on languages spoken at home and knowledge of English, French and non-official languages. These data were collected for a sample comprising 20% of the Canadian population. It is possible to subscribe to all the day-of-release bundles. For more information, refer to Catalogue no. 97F0023XCB.
Release date: 2004-04-08
4. Detailed Mother Tongue (80), Knowledge of Official Languages (5) and Sex (3) for Population, for Canada, Provinces, Territories and Federal Electoral Districts (2003 Representation Order), 2001 Census - 20% Sample Data Archived
Table: 95F0339X2001009
Description:
This table shows 2001 Census data for the following levels of geography: Canada, provinces, territories and federal electoral districts (2003 Representation Order).This table is part of the topic 'Language composition of Canada,' which presents 2001 Census data on the language composition of Canada, by mother tongue and other variables, as well as on languages spoken at home and knowledge of English, French and non-official languages. These data were collected for a sample comprising 20% of the Canadian population. It is possible to subscribe to all the day-of-release bundles. For more information, refer to Catalogue no. 97F0023XCB.
Release date: 2004-04-08
5. Language Composition of Canada, 2001 Census (Knowledge of Official Languages, Age Groups and Sex for Population) Archived
Table: 95F0337X
Description:
The tables under the topic "Language Composition of Canada" present data on the language composition of Canada, by mother tongue and other variables, as well as on languages spoken at home and knowledge of English, French and non-official languages. These data were collected for a 20% sample of the Canadian population. Only the data for mother tongue were collected for the entire population.
Release date: 2004-04-08
6. Language Composition of Canada, 2001 Census (Various Non-official Languages Spoken, Age Groups and Sex for Population) Archived
Table: 95F0338X
Description:
The tables under the topic "Language Composition of Canada" present data on the language composition of Canada, by mother tongue and other variables, as well as on languages spoken at home and knowledge of English, French and non-official languages. These data were collected for a 20% sample of the Canadian population. Only the data for mother tongue were collected for the entire population.
Release date: 2004-04-08
7. Language Composition of Canada, 2001 Census (Detailed Mother Tongue, Knowledge of Official Languages and Sex for Population) Archived
Table: 95F0339X
Description:
The tables under the topic "Language Composition of Canada" present data on the language composition of Canada, by mother tongue and other variables, as well as on languages spoken at home and knowledge of English, French and non-official languages. These data were collected for a 20% sample of the Canadian population. Only the data for mother tongue were collected for the entire population.
Release date: 2004-04-08
8. Selected Demographic and Cultural Characteristics (104), Selected Religions (35A), Age Groups (6) and Sex (3) for Population, for Canada, Provinces, Territories and Census Metropolitan Areas, 2001 Census - 20% Sample Data Archived
Table: 97F0022X2001040
Description:
This table is part of the topic "Religions in Canada," which shows 2001 Census data on the size and composition, as well as on the geographical distribution of religions in Canada.
It is possible to subscribe to all the day-of-release bundles. For more information, refer to Catalogue No. 97F0023XCB.
This table is available FREE on the Internet, Catalogue No. 97F0022XIE2001040.
Release date: 2004-03-25
9. Electronic Components of Profiles No. 9, 2001 Census Archived
Profile of a community or region: 95F0494X
Description:
This 2001 Census profile shows knowledge of official languages, languages spoken at home, first language spoken and knowledge of non-official languages variables.
The profiles provide a statistical overview of various geographic areas based on a large number of detailed variables. Groups of variables, referred to as electronic components of profiles, was made available in each of the eight major releases. Together they form a complete profile.
The profiles are part of the census standard data products, which are data tables extracted from the 2001 Census database.
They contain statistical information about all population, household, dwelling and family characteristics.
Release date: 2004-02-18
10. Income Status (4A) and Selected Geographic, Income, Family, Demographic, Educational, Cultural, Language and Labour Force Characteristics of Economic Families (244) for Economic Families and Persons in Economic Families in Private Households, for Canada and Provinces, 1995 and 2000 - 20% Sample Data Archived
Table: 97F0020X2001075
Description:
This table is part of the topic "Income of Individuals, Families and Households," which shows 2001 Census data on the income of Canadian individuals, families and households in the year 2000. The data include the composition of income that serves to measure low income, known as the low-income cut-off (LICO). The composition of income consists of earnings, income from government sources and investments. The data also include the household incomes of Canadians by family type, age and geography, as well as the household incomes of certain population groups, such as immigrants.
It is possible to subscribe to all the day-of-release bundles. For more information, refer to Catalogue No. 97F0023XCB.
This table is available FREE on Internet, Catalogue No. 97F0020XIE2001075.
Release date: 2004-01-08

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1. Does French immersion improve reading achievement? Archived
Articles and reports: 11-008-X20040027003
Geography: Province or territory
Description:
This article compares the reading achievement of Canadian 15-year-olds enrolled in immersion and non-immersion programs in English-language school systems in the 10 provinces.
Release date: 2004-09-14
2. French immersion 30 years later Archived
Articles and reports: 81-004-X20040026923
Description:
French immersion programs were introduced into Canadian schools in the 1970s to encourage bilingualism across the country. Thirty years later, immersion programs are offered in every province. French-immersion students score significantly higher in reading achievement than non-immersion students. What accounts for this difference?
Release date: 2004-06-23
3. Reading achievement of students in French immersion programs Archived
Articles and reports: 81-003-X20020046833
Geography: Province or territory
Description:
This report examines the reading skills 15-year-old immersion and non-immersion students in English-language school systems in the 10 provinces. It uses data from the Programme for International Student Assessment (PISA).
Release date: 2004-03-22

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