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Languages in Canada

Canada is officially bilingual � with English and French named as the country�s two official languages � but it is also a multilingual society, including more than 50 Aboriginal languages.

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Canadian Diversity

Database offering information on institutions and organizations dedicated to issues facing Aboriginals, religion, visible minorities, ethnicity and official languages in Canada.
http://www.acs-aec.ca/cdnDiversity/english/index.asp

Canadian Modern Language Review (CMLR)

Introduces a journal of peer-reviewed articles on all aspects of language learning and teaching. Includes online articles, information about subscriptions, submissions, etc.
http://www.utpjournals.com/cmlr/cmlr.html

Culture Canada: Languages

Repertoire of language resources. Includes listing of resources on Canada's official languages, Aboriginal and foreign languages, and by province.
http://www.culturecanada.gc.ca/languages.cfm

First Peoples' Cultural Foundation

Foundation dedicated to Aboriginal language revitalization in British Columbia has information about First Peoples' Heritage, Language and Culture Council, language and cultural initiatives, Aboriginal Arts Development Award.
http://www.fpcf.bc.ca/

Language: Newfoundland and Labrador Heritage

Newfoundland's rich linguistic history.
http://www.heritage.nf.ca/society/language.html

Languages of Canada

Statistics on languages spoken in Canada including North American aboriginal languages, extinct languages and deaf sign languages. Includes information on number of speakers and location.
http://www.ethnologue.com/show_country.asp?name=Canada

Office of the Commissioner of Official Languages

The Commissioner of Official Languages role includes ensuring that federal institutions comply with the Act. Information on language rights, the Official Languages Act, news and publications.
http://www.ocol-clo.gc.ca/

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Languages in Canada

Language is the key element of any culture. Each language is a representation of the world. How people communicate their world is what shapes their culture, allows them to transmit traditions, and unites them as a group.

Diversity is a fact in all aspects of Canadian life, including languages.

There are more than 50 Aboriginal languages in Canada, and many more dialects. A good number of those are in decline many have already vanished. Large efforts are in place to preserve those languages, with their historical and cultural significance.

Canada is officially bilingual – a reflection of our Anglophone and Francophone heritage. Linguistic duality is one of the hallmarks of Canada. It has shaped our history for over 400 years. The recognition of both languages with official status has fostered a culture of understanding and respect towards each other. In turn, this has been essential in accommodating the many different cultures that immigrants have brought and are continuing to bring to Canada.

Each year, Canada welcomes over 200,000 immigrants representing languages from all over the world – adding to the richness of Canadian culture and confirming our values of respect, compassion and acceptance.

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