Knowledge of languages

Key indicators |

Selected geographical area:Canada

Percentage of the population speaking a language other than English or French predominantly at home - Canada
(2021)

12.7%
Population with a mother tongue other than English or French, alone or with another language - Canada
(2021)

9,033,190

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Selected geographical area:Canada

Percentage of the population with French as first official language spoken - Canada
(2021)

21.4%
Percentage of the population with English as first official language spoken - Canada
(2021)

75.5%
Rate of English-French bilingualism - Canada
(2021)

18.0%

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All (49) (40 to 50 of 49 results)

41. The evolution of English-French bilingualism in Canada from 1961 to 2011 Archived
Articles and reports: 75-006-X201300111795
Geography: Canada
Description:
In Canada, one significant event that eventually led to the development of a policy of bilingualism was the beginning of the Royal Commission on bilingualism and biculturalism, 50 years ago. This article examines historical trends in bilingualism in Canada, and factors that might explain these trends.
Release date: 2013-05-28
42. National Household Survey Profile
Profile of a community or region: 99-004-X2011001
Geography: Federal electoral district, Canada, Province or territory, Census division, Census subdivision, Census metropolitan area, Census agglomeration, Census metropolitan area part, Census agglomeration part, Census tract
Description:
This profile presents information from the 2011 National Household Survey (NHS) for various levels of geography, including provinces and territories, census metropolitan areas, census divisions, census subdivisions and federal electoral districts. Data include the topics of: Immigration and Ethnocultural Diversity; Aboriginal Peoples; Education and Labour; Mobility and Migration; Income and Housing. Data are available according to the 2011 NHS major release dates: May 8, 2013 - Immigration and Ethnocultural Diversity, and Aboriginal Peoples; June 26, 2013 - Education and Labour, and Mobility and Migration; August 14, 2013 - Income and Housing.
Release date: 2013-05-08
43. Immigration and Ethnocultural Diversity in Canada Archived
Articles and reports: 99-010-X2011001
Geography: Canada
Description:
This analytical document presents first findings from the National Household Survey in 2011. It provides information on Canada's ethnocultural mosaic, as indicated by its immigrant population, the ethnic backgrounds of its people, its visible minority population, and its linguistic and religious diversity.
Release date: 2013-05-08
44. Detailed Mother Tongue (158), Immigrant Status and Period of Immigration (11), Knowledge of Official Languages (5), Number of Non-Official Languages Spoken (5), Age Groups (10) and Sex (3) for the Population in Private Households of Canada, Provinces and Territories, 2011 National Household Survey Archived
Table: 99-010-X2011033
Geography: Province or territory
Description:
This table presents a cross-tabulation of data from the National Household Survey using selected characteristics of the following variables: Immigration, Citizenship, Place of birth, Ethnic origin, Visible minority, Religion and Language.
Release date: 2013-05-08
45. Detailed Mother Tongue (158), Generation Status (4), Knowledge of Official Languages (5), Number of Non-Official Languages Spoken (5), Age Groups (10) and Sex (3) for the Population in Private Households of Canada, Provinces and Territories, 2011 National Household Survey Archived
Table: 99-010-X2011034
Geography: Province or territory
Description:
This table presents a cross-tabulation of data from the National Household Survey using selected characteristics of the following variables: Immigration, Citizenship, Place of birth, Ethnic origin, Visible minority, Religion and Language.
Release date: 2013-05-08
46. Detailed Knowledge of Aboriginal Languages (79), Knowledge of Languages: Single and Multiple Language Responses (3), Aboriginal Identity (8), Registered or Treaty Indian Status (3), Aboriginal Mother Tongue (11), Area of Residence: On Reserve (3) and Age Groups (8) for the Population in Private Households of Canada, Provinces and Territories, 2011 National Household Survey Archived
Table: 99-011-X2011030
Geography: Province or territory
Description:
This table presents a cross-tabulation of data on Aboriginal peoples using selected characteristics from the National Household Survey.
Release date: 2013-05-08
47. Knowledge of Inuit Languages (10), Knowledge of Languages: Single and Multiple Language Responses (3), Aboriginal Identity (8), Mother Tongue - Detailed Inuit Languages (15), Area of Residence: Inuit Nunangat (7), Age Groups (8) for the Population in Private Households of Canada, Provinces and Territories, 2011 National Household Survey Archived
Table: 99-011-X2011031
Geography: Province or territory
Description:
This table presents a cross-tabulation of data on Aboriginal peoples using selected characteristics from the National Household Survey.
Release date: 2013-05-08
48. National Household Survey Profile
Profile of a community or region: 99-004-X
Description:
This profile presents information from the 2011 National Household Survey (NHS) for various levels of geography, including provinces and territories, census metropolitan areas, census divisions, census subdivisions and federal electoral districts. Data include the topics of: Immigration and Ethnocultural Diversity; Aboriginal Peoples; Education and Labour; Mobility and Migration; Income and Housing.
Data are available according to the 2011 NHS major release dates: May 8, 2013 - Immigration and Ethnocultural Diversity, and Aboriginal Peoples; June 26, 2013 - Education and Labour, and Mobility and Migration; August 14, 2013 - Income and Housing.
Release date: 2013-05-08
49. Aboriginal peoples and language Archived
Stats in brief: 99-011-X201100311789
Description:
The National Household Survey in Brief (NHS in Brief) series consists of short analytical articles that complement the National Household Survey analytical documents by focusing on a specific topic of interest. The NHS in Brief on Aboriginal peoples in Canada is entitled Aboriginal peoples and language.
Release date: 2013-05-08

Data (37)

Data (37) (20 to 30 of 37 results)

21. Religion (19), Age Groups (10), Sex (3), Selected Demographic, Cultural, Labour Force and Educational Characteristics (268) for the Population in Private Households of Canada, Provinces, Territories, Census Metropolitan Areas and Census Agglomerations, 2011 National Household Survey Archived
Table: 99-010-X2011037
Geography: Province or territory, Census metropolitan area, Census agglomeration, Census metropolitan area part, Census agglomeration part
Description:
This table presents a cross-tabulation of data from the National Household Survey using selected characteristics of the following variables: Immigration, Citizenship, Place of birth, Ethnic origin, Visible minority, Religion and Language.
Release date: 2013-12-11
22. Visible Minority (15), Age Groups (10), Sex (3) and Selected Demographic, Cultural, Labour Force, Educational and Income Characteristics (315) for the Population in Private Households of Canada, Provinces, Territories, Census Metropolitan Areas and Census Agglomerations, 2011 National Household Survey Archived
Table: 99-010-X2011038
Geography: Province or territory, Census metropolitan area, Census agglomeration, Census metropolitan area part, Census agglomeration part
Description:
This table presents a cross-tabulation of data from the National Household Survey using selected characteristics of the following variables: Immigration, Citizenship, Place of birth, Ethnic origin, Visible minority, Religion and Language.
Release date: 2013-12-11
23. Mother Tongue (8), Knowledge of Official Languages (5), Highest Certificate, Diploma or Degree (15), Labour Force Status (8), Immigrant Status and Period of Immigration (11), Age Groups (10C) and Sex (3) for the Population Aged 15 Years and Over, in Private Households of Canada, Provinces, Territories, Census Metropolitan Areas and Census Agglomerations, 2011 National Household Survey Archived
Table: 99-010-X2011040
Geography: Province or territory, Census metropolitan area, Census agglomeration, Census metropolitan area part, Census agglomeration part
Description:
This table presents a cross-tabulation of data from the National Household Survey using selected characteristics of the following variables: Immigration, Citizenship, Place of birth, Ethnic origin, Visible minority, Religion and Language.
Release date: 2013-12-11
24. Mother Tongue (8), First Official Language Spoken (5), Language Used Most Often at Work (8), Other Language Used Regularly at Work (9), Language Spoken Most Often at Home (8) and Population by Immigrant Status and Selected Places of Birth (66), for the Population Aged 15 years and Over Who Worked Since 2010, in Private Households of Canada, Provinces, Territories, Census Metropolitan Areas and Census Agglomerations, 2011 National Household Survey Archived
Table: 99-010-X2011042
Geography: Province or territory, Census metropolitan area, Census agglomeration, Census metropolitan area part, Census agglomeration part
Description:
This table presents a cross-tabulation of data from the National Household Survey using selected characteristics of the following variables: Immigration, Citizenship, Place of birth, Ethnic origin, Visible minority, Religion and Language.
Release date: 2013-12-11
25. Aboriginal Population Profile, National Household Survey, 2011 Archived
Profile of a community or region: 99-011-X2011007
Description:
The Aboriginal Population Profile presents information on the Aboriginal identity population from the 2011 National Household Survey (NHS). Data are provided for selected standard geographic areas including Canada, provinces and territories, census divisions, census subdivisions (including Indian reserves, Indian settlements and Inuit communities), census metropolitan areas and census agglomerations, as well as geographic areas such as Indian band areas, Inuit regions and Métis settlements associated with Aboriginal peoples (also known as Aboriginal geographies).
Release date: 2013-11-13
26. Profile - Immigration and Ethnocultural Diversity, Aboriginal Peoples, Education and Labour, Mobility and Migration, and Income and Housing for Census Metropolitan Areas and Census Agglomerations, National Household Survey, 2011
Profile of a community or region: 99-014-X2011015
Description:
Using 2011 National Household Survey (NHS) data, this profile provides a statistical overview of variables describing immigration and ethnocultural diversity, Aboriginal peoples, education, labour, mobility and migration, income and earnings, and housing and shelter costs.
In the National Household Survey product line, groups of related variables are referred to as 'release components of profiles.' These are made available with the major releases of variables of the NHS cycle, starting with the Immigration and Ethnocultural Diversity, and Aboriginal Peoples releases. Together, they will form a complete NHS Profile of all the variables for each level of geography. Profile-component data are available at the Canada, province and territory, census division and census subdivision levels, at the census metropolitan area and census agglomeration levels, census tract level, and at the federal electoral district (based on the 2003 Representation Order) level.
Release date: 2013-09-11
27. Profile - Immigration and Ethnocultural Diversity, Aboriginal Peoples, Education and Labour, Mobility and Migration, and Income and Housing for Canada, Provinces, Territories, Census Divisions and Census Subdivisions, National Household Survey, 2011
Profile of a community or region: 99-014-X2011016
Description:
Using 2011 National Household Survey (NHS) data, this profile provides a statistical overview of variables describing immigration and ethnocultural diversity, Aboriginal peoples, education, labour, mobility and migration, income and earnings, and housing and shelter costs.
In the National Household Survey product line, groups of related variables are referred to as 'release components of profiles.' These are made available with the major releases of variables of the NHS cycle, starting with the Immigration and Ethnocultural Diversity, and Aboriginal Peoples releases. Together, they will form a complete NHS Profile of all the variables for each level of geography. Profile-component data are available at the Canada, province and territory, census division and census subdivision levels, at the census metropolitan area and census agglomeration levels, census tract level, and at the federal electoral district (based on the 2003 Representation Order) level.
Release date: 2013-09-11
28. Profile - Immigration and Ethnocultural Diversity, Aboriginal Peoples, Education and Labour, Mobility and Migration, and Income and Housing for Canada, Provinces, Territories and Federal Electoral Districts (2003 Representation Order), National Household Survey, 2011
Profile of a community or region: 99-014-X2011017
Description:
Using 2011 National Household Survey (NHS) data, this profile provides a statistical overview of variables describing immigration and ethnocultural diversity, Aboriginal peoples, education, labour, mobility and migration, income and earnings, and housing and shelter costs.
In the National Household Survey product line, groups of related variables are referred to as 'release components of profiles.' These are made available with the major releases of variables of the NHS cycle, starting with the Immigration and Ethnocultural Diversity, and Aboriginal Peoples releases. Together, they will form a complete NHS Profile of all the variables for each level of geography. Profile-component data are available at the Canada, province and territory, census division and census subdivision levels, at the census metropolitan area and census agglomeration levels, census tract level, and at the federal electoral district (based on the 2003 Representation Order) level.
Release date: 2013-09-11
29. Profile - Immigration and Ethnocultural Diversity, Aboriginal Peoples, Education and Labour, Mobility and Migration, and Income and Housing for Census Metropolitan Areas, Census Agglomerations and Census Subdivisions, National Household Survey, 2011
Profile of a community or region: 99-014-X2011018
Description:
Using 2011 National Household Survey (NHS) data, this profile provides a statistical overview of variables describing immigration and ethnocultural diversity, Aboriginal peoples, education, labour, mobility and migration, income and earnings, and housing and shelter costs.
In the National Household Survey product line, groups of related variables are referred to as 'release components of profiles.' These are made available with the major releases of variables of the NHS cycle, starting with the Immigration and Ethnocultural Diversity, and Aboriginal Peoples releases. Together, they will form a complete NHS Profile of all the variables for each level of geography. Profile-component data are available at the Canada, province and territory, census division and census subdivision levels, at the census metropolitan area and census agglomeration levels, census tract level, and at the federal electoral district (based on the 2003 Representation Order) level.
Release date: 2013-09-11
30. Profile - Immigration and Ethnocultural Diversity, Aboriginal Peoples, Education and Labour, Mobility and Migration, and Income and Housing for Census Metropolitan Areas, Tracted Census Agglomerations and Census Tracts, National Household Survey, 2011
Profile of a community or region: 99-014-X2011019
Description:
Using 2011 National Household Survey (NHS) data, this profile provides a statistical overview of variables describing immigration and ethnocultural diversity, Aboriginal peoples, education, labour, mobility and migration, income and earnings, and housing and shelter costs.
In the National Household Survey product line, groups of related variables are referred to as 'release components of profiles.' These are made available with the major releases of variables of the NHS cycle, starting with the Immigration and Ethnocultural Diversity, and Aboriginal Peoples releases. Together, they will form a complete NHS Profile of all the variables for each level of geography. Profile-component data are available at the Canada, province and territory, census division and census subdivision levels, at the census metropolitan area and census agglomeration levels, census tract level, and at the federal electoral district (based on the 2003 Representation Order) level.
Release date: 2013-09-11

Analysis (12)

Analysis (12) (0 to 10 of 12 results)

1. English and French among Healthcare Workers in Quebec, 2001 to 2016 Archived
Stats in brief: 11-627-M2021026
Description:
This infographic visually represents information on knowledge and use of English and French in Quebec, Montréal and the Rest of Quebec among healthcare workers. Information is also presented for selected healthcare occupations. This infographic is based on Census of Population (2001, 2006 and 2016) and National Household Survey (2011) data sources.
Release date: 2021-05-10
2. French among Healthcare Workers in Canada outside Quebec, 2001 to 2016 Archived
Stats in brief: 11-627-M2021027
Description:
This infographic visually represents information on knowledge and use of French among healthcare workers in the provinces and territories outside Quebec. Information is also presented by selected age group as well as for specific healthcare occupations. This infographic is based on Census of Population (2001, 2006 and 2016) and National Household Survey (2011) data sources.
Release date: 2021-05-10
3. Knowledge and Use of the Official Minority Language at Work by Healthcare Workers, 2001 to 2016 Archived
Articles and reports: 89-657-X2021005
Description:
This booklet presents information on the population of healthcare workers who can speak or use English in Quebec and French in the rest of Canada. The selected indicators include rates of knowledge and use of the minority language at work as well as healthcare workers' geographic distribution, aging, immigration, interprovincial mobility and education characteristics. Data are taken from the Census of Population (2001, 2006 and 2016), National Household Survey (2011) and in some cases the Education and Labour Market Longitudinal Platform (ELMLP).
Release date: 2021-05-10
4. French in New Brunswick, 2001 to 2016 Archived
Articles and reports: 89-657-X2019003
Geography: Province or territory
Description:
This document presents an overview of the trends observed between 2001 and 2016 for the French language and the official language minority population in New Brunswick. To this end, it provides Census of Population and National Household Survey information on the population who reported having French as their mother tongue, French spoken at home or used at work as well as those who speak French well enough to sustain a conversation.
Release date: 2019-03-25
5. French in Nova Scotia, 2001 to 2016 Archived
Articles and reports: 89-657-X2019004
Geography: Province or territory
Description:
This document presents an overview of the trends observed between 2001 and 2016 for the French language and the official language minority population in Nova Scotia. To this end, it provides Census of Population and National Household Survey information on the population who reported having French as their mother tongue, French spoken at home or used at work as well as those who speak French well enough to sustain a conversation.
Release date: 2019-03-25
6. French in Prince Edward Island, 2001 to 2016 Archived
Articles and reports: 89-657-X2019005
Geography: Province or territory
Description:
This document presents an overview of the trends observed between 2001 and 2016 for the French language and the official language minority population in Prince Edward Island. To this end, it provides Census of Population and National Household Survey information on the population who reported having French as their mother tongue, French spoken at home or used at work as well as those who speak French well enough to sustain a conversation.
Release date: 2019-03-25
7. French in Newfoundland and Labrador, 2001 to 2016 Archived
Articles and reports: 89-657-X2019006
Geography: Province or territory
Description:
This document presents an overview of the trends observed between 2001 and 2016 for the French language and the official language minority population in Newfoundland and Labrador. To this end, it provides Census of Population and National Household Survey information on the population who reported having French as their mother tongue, French spoken at home or used at work as well as those who speak French well enough to sustain a conversation.
Release date: 2019-03-25
8. Study: Health care professionals and official-language minorities in Canada Archived
Stats in brief: 11-001-X201700615581
Description: Release published in The Daily – Statistics Canada’s official release bulletin
Release date: 2017-01-06
9. Aboriginal Languages and Selected Vitality Indicators in 2011
Journals and periodicals: 89-655-X
Description:
Many of the 60 or so Aboriginal languages in Canada are considered endangered to varying degrees for their long-term survival. Assessing language vitality or endangerment through the measurement of various factors can provide useful information to help ensure the continuity of a language. This paper illustrates how the 2011 Census of Population and the 2011 National Household Survey (NHS) can be used to measure some of the factors that provide information related to the vitality of Aboriginal languages.
Release date: 2014-10-16
10. The evolution of English-French bilingualism in Canada from 1961 to 2011 Archived
Articles and reports: 75-006-X201300111795
Geography: Canada
Description:
In Canada, one significant event that eventually led to the development of a policy of bilingualism was the beginning of the Royal Commission on bilingualism and biculturalism, 50 years ago. This article examines historical trends in bilingualism in Canada, and factors that might explain these trends.
Release date: 2013-05-28

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