CPF Magazine Spring 2022 Issue
A national network of volunteers, parents and stakeholders who value French as an integral part of Canada. CPF Magazine is dedicated to the promotion and creation of French-second-language learning opportunities for young Canadians.
A national network of volunteers, parents and stakeholders who value French as an integral part of Canada. CPF Magazine is dedicated to the promotion and creation of French-second-language learning opportunities for young Canadians.
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WHAT CANADIANS<br />
THINK<br />
about official bilingualism and<br />
the Official Languages Act<br />
SUPPORT FOR THE OFFICIAL LANGUAGES ACT<br />
REMAINS STRONG ACROSS CANADA<br />
87%<br />
SUPPORT<br />
(2016: 88%)<br />
87%<br />
(2016: 84%)<br />
90% 89% 84%<br />
80%<br />
(2016: 90%)<br />
78%<br />
(2016: 83%)<br />
87%<br />
(2016: 87%)<br />
95%<br />
(2016: 92%)<br />
86%<br />
(2016: 91%)<br />
of 18- to<br />
34-year-olds<br />
of 35- to<br />
54-year-olds<br />
of those 55<br />
and older<br />
support the Official Languages Act<br />
Regional changes were within<br />
the margins of error<br />
SUPPORT ACCORDING TO<br />
LANGUAGE OF RESPONDENTS<br />
Strongly support<br />
65%<br />
27%<br />
BILINGUAL<br />
48%<br />
UNILINGUAL<br />
Somewhat support<br />
35%<br />
67%<br />
28%<br />
FRENCH<br />
33%<br />
53%<br />
ENGLISH<br />
MOST COMMONLY CITED<br />
REASON FOR SUPPORT,<br />
IN ALL REGIONS:<br />
The Act recognizes<br />
Canada’s history,<br />
status and culture as<br />
a bilingual country.