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Frequency of language of work, by provinces and territories (2001 Census)

Definitions and notes Total - Frequency of language of work Only Mostly Equally Regularly
  number
Canada  
English 14,371,770 11,918,110 1,015,235 367,300 1,071,125
French 4,355,930 2,433,570 981,525 289,890 650,945
Chinese, not otherwise specified 108,260 31,505 19,760 11,515 45,480
Cantonese 74,720 22,740 14,625 6,170 31,185
Punjabi 49,835 11,265 5,240 8,345 24,985
German 59,030 7,365 10,330 5,095 36,240
Mandarin 25,425 6,635 4,820 2,225 11,745
Portuguese 38,205 5,775 5,415 4,750 22,265
Spanish 63,820 5,380 4,980 9,325 44,135
Vietnamese 17,905 3,525 2,205 2,185 9,990
Korean 15,470 3,110 3,135 1,425 7,800
Italian 64,590 3,075 4,330 11,200 45,985
Other languages 271,240 27,535 36,585 39,415 167,705
Source: Statistics Canada, Census of Population.
Last modified: 2001-04-25.

For more statistical information, consult 2001 Census.

For more information on the concepts, methods and quality of the data contained in this table, consult the Statistical data documentation.



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