The category “English and French” in the Census of Population language data: Insights from the 2022 Survey on the Official Language Minority Population

Articles and reports: 89-657-X2026004
Description: Based on results from the 2022 Survey on the Official Language Minority Population, this research note provides contextual information on the combined reporting of English and French in the Census of Population language questions. It answers common questions on the interpretation of some language concepts, such as knowledge of official languages, mother tongue, language spoken at home, and first official language spoken.
Issue Number: 2026004
Frequency: Occasional
Author(s): Lemyre, Étienne
Main Product: Ethnicity, Language and Immigration Thematic Series
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