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Canada has two official languages because before their were any named contenents the Americans and the Canadians had a war. The Canadians did not want to be a part of the US and the Americans did want them to be part of the US so the United States would be larger. The Canadians won and became a different contenent, but they were influenced by the American language, and they had their own language. ~ lilly aesrial 13yrs old

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What are the two official languages in Canada?

English and French are the main languages in Canada.68% of Canada speak English as their first language.12% of Canada speak French as their first language.The remaining 20% speak one of the dozens of Native Canadian languages as their first (these native ones are not official languages because there are so many)


What is one of Canada's languages other than French and English I think Chinese is the third language so what is the fourth?

English and French are Canada's only official languages. However, since Canada is very multicultural, many other languages are spoken. See 'related links' for more information.


What languages are spoken in Saskatoon Saskatchewan?

English and French are both official, because they are the official languages of Canada, but English is predominate. The official languages of CANADA are English and French, but 95% of the people in Saskatchewan speak either English only, or English and Cree (a native language) or English and Ukrainian (mostly in farming communities). According to the latest census of Saskatchewan, only 345 people in a population of almost (not quite) one million (1,000,000) spoke only French, and everyone else spoke English.


Why does Canada have two different languages?

In a nutshell (and if we completely discount the native population), the original colonization of the area that would later become Canada was by both French and English settlers. When Canada was confederated, both languages were granted official status.


Is English spoken in Canada?

Most of Canada speaks English. (They also speak "Francias")Yes Canada is an English speaking country. Other languages are spoken including Spanish and Asian languages.__Canada is a bilingual country - English and French.French and English are Canada's Official Languages. While more Canadians speak English than speak French, the two Official Languages have equal status.

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What are the two official languages in Canada?

English and French are the main languages in Canada.68% of Canada speak English as their first language.12% of Canada speak French as their first language.The remaining 20% speak one of the dozens of Native Canadian languages as their first (these native ones are not official languages because there are so many)


What is the only North American country with Spanish as its official language?

Mexico is the only one of the three North American countries with Spanish as its official language. English is not the official language of the US, but is used as such. The two official languages of Canada are English and French.


What is one of Canada's languages other than French and English I think Chinese is the third language so what is the fourth?

English and French are Canada's only official languages. However, since Canada is very multicultural, many other languages are spoken. See 'related links' for more information.


What 5 countries have French as an official language?

French is the official language in a lot more than 5 countries, but the most notable countries are: France Switzerland (one of 4 official languages) Belgium (one of 2 official languages) Luxembourg Senegal Canada (in Quebec only) Chad Ivory Coast


Why is french good for Canada?

Because it is one of the official languages. They are: English and French. Why is it an official language: because a lot of people from France come to Canada.


What languages are spoken in Saskatoon Saskatchewan?

English and French are both official, because they are the official languages of Canada, but English is predominate. The official languages of CANADA are English and French, but 95% of the people in Saskatchewan speak either English only, or English and Cree (a native language) or English and Ukrainian (mostly in farming communities). According to the latest census of Saskatchewan, only 345 people in a population of almost (not quite) one million (1,000,000) spoke only French, and everyone else spoke English.


What are China's official languages?

China has only one official language Mandarin Chinese.


What is bilingulism?

two official languages that are in one countrytwo official languages that are in one country


What is romes official languages?

The official language of Rome, Italy, is Italian. However, given its role as a major international city, English is also widely spoken and understood, especially in tourist areas and business settings.


Why does Canada have two different languages?

In a nutshell (and if we completely discount the native population), the original colonization of the area that would later become Canada was by both French and English settlers. When Canada was confederated, both languages were granted official status.


What country uses dollars and speak french?

The country that uses dollars and speaks French is Canada. Canada uses the Canadian dollar as its official currency and it is also one of the official languages spoken in the country.


Why does Canada have two languages and the us only has one?

Canada has two languages and we only have one because before there were any named continents the Americans and Canadians had war the Canadians won and became a different continent and had their own languages-Sharon 11 almost 12