Canada

Montréal, Québec, Canada

You probably know by now that French is one of the few languages spoken all over the world. In fact, French is spoken on every continent. French is unusual in that it often exists alongside other languages in multilingual contexts. In this topic, you will discover Canada, a bilingual country that is divided into ten provinces and three territories. As you progress through this topic, you will take a closer look at the Province of Québec, where French is the only official language. Déguidinons! That’s québécois for “Let’s get on with it!”

Essential Questions

• Why is Canada a bilingual country and what are the official languages of Canada?
• How does the Province de Québec compare to the rest of Canada?