Canada is a multicultural society where freedom
of religion and the appreciation of multiple languages
and cultures is prevalent.
The Official Languages Act (1969) defines both
English and French as Canada's official languages.
Approximately 31 percent of Canadians speak French,
with the vast majority of these living in the
Province of Quebec. A majority of the Canadian
population is English speaking. Besides those
who speak French and English, a portion of Canada's
population speaks other languages such as German,
Italian and/or Chinese. Nine out of ten people
in Canada speak the English language or French.
Some of the aboriginal languages spoken in Canada
include: Ojibway, Cree, Micmac, Innu and Inuktitut.
Cree is the largest aborigine language group in
Canada.
Language and religion in Canada exhibit the new
societal trend that prides itself in being identified
with the ethos of a multilingual and multicultural
society.
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