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Society and Culture: Quick Facts The Official Languages Acts of 1969 and 1988 make English and French the two official languages of Canada Population by mother tongue (2001): English: 59%, French: 23%, other: 18% The Multiculturalism Act was promulgated in 1988 More than 200 ethnic groups live together in Canada In 2001, 18% of the population was born outside of Canada Toronto is the most multicultural city in the world: 44% of its population was born abroad In 2005, 262,236 immigrants came to Canada Quick links Vancouver will host the Winter Olympics in 2010 Department of Canadian Heritage

Year after year, the United Nations lists Canada as one of the countries with the best quality of life, based on the standard of living, life expectancy and educational level of its population. Canada's move toward creative excellence in culture depends on a multilingual, multi disciplinary population. With a population of more than 30 million, Canada absorbs more than 200 000 immigrants annually. We benefit from their diverse new backgrounds and outlooks that constantly enrich our culture and society.

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