Statistics Canada Government of Canada

Languages

The language composition of Canada, including information on English, French, Aboriginal, and other language groups living in Canada.

Information on the language groups’ size, geographic distribution, and demographic characteristics is also included. Data on mother tongue and retention of mother tongue languages, knowledge of English, French, Aboriginal, and non-official languages, as well as use of languages in different contexts—at home, at work, and with family and friends—are also included.