English Canada
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English Canada comprises that part of the population within Canada, whether of British origin or otherwise, that speaks English.
The term English Canada is also used for any of the following:
- Describing all the Saint-Boniface and the few small pockets of French localities in Western Canada. It also excludes areas where a third language is widely spoken, such as German, Russian or First Nations languages.
- When discussing the culture, values and lifestyles of English-speaking Canadians as opposed to those of French-speaking Canadians. This usage is most often employed to compare English- and French-language literature, media, art and institutions.
- When discussing the allophones.[4]
- English Canadians, in some contexts, refers to Canadians who have origins in England, in contrast to French Canadians, Scottish Canadians, Irish Canadians, etc.
See also
References
- ^ "2006 Census: The Evolving Linguistic Portrait, 2006 Census: Highlights". Statistics Canada, Dated 2006. Archived from the original on April 29, 2011. Retrieved October 12, 2010.
- JSTOR 139291.
- ^ "Musée McCord Museum - To Which Voice Will He Listen?". collections.musee-mccord.qc.ca. Archived from the original on 2021-02-06. Retrieved 2019-07-29.
- ^ "Allophone". parli.ca. Toronto: Campbell Strategies Inc. 8 May 2014. Retrieved 17 August 2017.