Why is Canada bilingual?

Answer 1

Canada is bilingual because France had colonies in North America including along the St Lawrence River. Britain had colonies along the East Coast of North America. Then France lost the Seven Years war. Britain did not evict the French from the lands they won. Not only did they not evict the French but to keep the peace they agreed to protect French language, religion and culture in the new British colony the Province of Quebec.

That does not explain why Canada the Confederation is bilingual while Quebec is not. Nor does it explain why so many services would be available in French in Provinces like British Columbia where less than 3% of the population is French and less than 1% if it was not for the many Canadian jobs reserved for French speakers.

That is much more complicated and much more political. It has to do with the Eastern Provinces with French history having disproportionately more power in Canada's political system and their view of Northern and Western Canada as Colonies of Canada rather than charter members with equal rights and say.

Research has suggested that our Language laws may violate some basic human rights, do not reflect the Canada of the 21st century and has never represented the language of the people in many Canadian provinces.

But for now Canada is officially Bilingual and maybe that is the best answer. It is because it was.

Answer 2

Canada is bilingual because it was formed by 2 countries- Britain and France. While English were the majority, there are still a lot of French-Canadians who deserve to have their language recognised.

Answer 3

Canada became a bilingual country because Canadians study both French and English in school.