Why are there two official languages in Canada?

Answer 1

French is mostly spoken in Quebec but since Quebec is part of Canada then they recognize it as Canada's second language but Quebec has tried many different ways and wants to be its own country. It speaks two different languages because they were settled by the English and the French.

Answer 2

Canada's first settlers were from England and France. The two most common first languages spoken by Canadians are English and French. Of note, Various Asian and Middle-Eastern languages are also very prevalent, and many businesses (and some Government offices, especially at the Provincial level) cater to those languages as well.

Answer 3

french and English are official Canadian languages because the British came to new France (Canada) and the British spoke English and when people came to new France (Canada) most of them were British and french

Answer 4

English and French are the two official languages because of Canada's history. The French were the first to arrive in Canada and the English came after. The English and the French had always hated each other and the English wanted more land, therefore they fought. The English won the war, but they allowrd the French to keep Quebec. So now English and French are the two official languages.

Answer 5

Because Canada is a multicultural society-- a cultural mosaic, if you will. That, and there is a lot of both English and French influences in Canadian history. >:P

Answer 6

English and French

Answer 7

Canadas first settler were france and england