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French colonists and Huguenots came to Newfoundland and other parts of Canada and settled there. Later the British fought (and won) a war with France for Canada. Newfoundland is one of the places in Canada that still preserves Canadian French.

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In Newfoundland, residents speak English primarily due to British colonization. French is spoken in some communities, such as those with Acadian heritage, as a result of French colonization and Immigration. The bilingualism in Newfoundland reflects its diverse linguistic history and cultural influences.

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