Research Objectives and usage
This research had two major objectives:
- Gauge public opinions, perceptions and experiences regarding official languages and bilingualism according to standard demographics for promotional purposes
- Gather a detailed socio cultural profile (habits, attitudes, values) of those who support and those who oppose official languages and bilingualism for internal strategic communications purposes.
Executive Summary
Objective #1
- A vast majority of Canadians support both the Official Languages Act and bilingualism. Although there are some demographic differences in support, every demographic group is more likely to support than oppose the OLA as is the case with bilingualism. Younger adults are more likely to strongly support each.
- Predictable regional differences in support for the OLA and for bilingualism exist, with Québec higher and the West lower, but the gap between them is actually narrow with high support in every region in Canada.
Objective #2
- When comparing supporters and opponents of the OLA, a determining factor is the level of exposure that respondents have to the other official language in their community, culture and TV.
- Many respondents have misconceptions about the OLA and a majority actually believe many of the persistent myths. The most compelling reason respondents give for one to oppose the OLA is the cost of ensuring access to services in both official languages.
Method approach to public opinion research
Target Audience : Canadian adult population 18 years and older
- Telephone Phase: Brief but generalizable
- Probability based sample of landline and cellular phones (n=1,000)
- Quotas and weights for representativeness (region, age, gender)
- Data collected: February 16 to March 1, 2016
- Online Phase: Detailed but not generalizable
- Non probability based sample of Nielsen panel members (n=1,016)
- Quotas and weights for representativeness (region, age, gender)
- Data collected: March 15 to March 21, 2016
Phone vs Online
The first section of the questionnaire was administered to both telephone respondents and online panel members. The results differ between the two methods, support / agreement being higher over the telephone than online.
Telephone
Telephone, using a random sample, is the most reliable for straightforward questions. It allows us to calculate a margin of error and to present statistically significant differences between groups.
Online
Online, uses a non random sample of panelists. However, it may be better for sensitive questions where there is a possibility of social desirability bias in the presence of an interviewer.
The magnitude of support/agreement differs between methods but they do so consistently (online always lower than telephone). More objective questions (e.g. being bilingual) were almost identical between the two groups.
Data interpretation
| Regions | Margin of error 19 times out of 20 |
|---|---|
| Canada (1000) | +/- 3.1% |
| Atlantic (102) | +/- 9.8% |
| Quebec (227) | +/- 6.5% |
| Ontario (351) | +/- 5.2% |
| Prairies (105) | +/- 9.8% |
| Alberta (96) | +/- 9.8% |
| British Columbia (119) | +/- 8.9% |
Apparent regional differences but high overall support in every region
Table - Apparent regional differences but high overall support in every region
| Region | Support for the OLA (% of telephone survey respondents who strongly or somewhat support) |
|---|---|
| Canada overall | 88% |
| British Columbia | 84% |
| Alberta | 90% |
| Prairies | 83% |
| Ontario | 87% |
| Quebec | 92% |
| Atlantic | 91% |
Support for the OLA
Q1. Would you say that you support or oppose the aims of the Official Languages Act?
Would you say that you support or oppose the aims of the Official Languages Act? Telephone Overall
Would you say that you support or oppose the aims of the Official Languages Act?, telephone overall, gender
| Telephone Overall - Gender | Strongly support | Somewhat support | Somewhat oppose | Strongly oppose | Don't know/Refused |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Men | 58% | 33% | 4% | 3% | 2% |
| Women | 53% | 33% | 6% | 6% | 3% |
Base: All Telephone Phase n=1,000
Would you say that you support or oppose the aims of the Official Languages Act?, telephone overall, regions
| Telephone Overall - Regions | Strongly support | Somewhat support | Somewhat oppose | Strongly oppose | Don't know/Refused |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Atlantic | 61% | 30% | 4% | 3% | 3% |
| Quebec | 67% | 25% | 2% | 4% | 1% |
| Ontario | 55% | 32% | 6% | 4% | 3% |
| Prairies | 41% | 42% | 10% | 6% | 1% |
| Alberta | 45% | 45% | 5% | 3% | 2% |
| BC/Terr. | 49% | 36% | 6% | 6% | 3% |
Base: All Telephone Phase n=1,000
Would you say that you support or oppose the aims of the Official Languages Act? , telephone overall, age groups
| Telephone Overall - Age groups | Strongly support | Somewhat support | Somewhat oppose | Strongly oppose | Don't know/Refused |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| aged 18-34 | 60% | 32% | 3% | 2% | 3% |
| aged 35-54 | 50% | 39% | 7% | 4% | 1% |
| aged 55+ | 57% | 28% | 5% | 7% | 3% |
Would you say that you support or oppose the aims of the Official Languages Act?, telephone overall, gender
| Telephone Overall - Gender | Strongly support | Somewhat support | Somewhat oppose | Strongly oppose | Don't know/Refused |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Men | 58% | 33% | 4% | 3% | 2% |
| Women | 53% | 33% | 6% | 6% | 3% |
Base: All Telephone Phase n=1,000
Would you say that you support or oppose the aims of the Official Languages Act?, telephone overall, regions
| Telephone Overall - Regions | Strongly support | Somewhat support | Somewhat oppose | Strongly oppose | Don't know/Refused |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Atlantic | 61% | 30% | 4% | 3% | 3% |
| Quebec | 67% | 25% | 2% | 4% | 1% |
| Ontario | 55% | 32% | 6% | 4% | 3% |
| Prairies | 41% | 42% | 10% | 6% | 1% |
| Alberta | 45% | 45% | 5% | 3% | 2% |
| BC/Terr. | 49% | 36% | 6% | 6% | 3% |
Base: All Telephone Phase n=1,000
Would you say that you support or oppose the aims of the Official Languages Act? , telephone overall, age groups
| Telephone Overall - Age groups | Strongly support | Somewhat support | Somewhat oppose | Strongly oppose | Don't know/Refused |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| aged 18-34 | 60% | 32% | 3% | 2% | 3% |
| aged 35-54 | 50% | 39% | 7% | 4% | 1% |
| aged 55+ | 57% | 28% | 5% | 7% | 3% |
Would you say that you support or oppose the aims of the Official Languages Act?, telephone overall, gender
| Telephone Overall - Gender | Strongly support | Somewhat support | Somewhat oppose | Strongly oppose | Don't know/Refused |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Men | 58% | 33% | 4% | 3% | 2% |
| Women | 53% | 33% | 6% | 6% | 3% |
Base: All Telephone Phase n=1,000
Would you say that you support or oppose the aims of the Official Languages Act?, telephone overall, regions
| Telephone Overall - Regions | Strongly support | Somewhat support | Somewhat oppose | Strongly oppose | Don't know/Refused |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Atlantic | 61% | 30% | 4% | 3% | 3% |
| Quebec | 67% | 25% | 2% | 4% | 1% |
| Ontario | 55% | 32% | 6% | 4% | 3% |
| Prairies | 41% | 42% | 10% | 6% | 1% |
| Alberta | 45% | 45% | 5% | 3% | 2% |
| BC/Terr. | 49% | 36% | 6% | 6% | 3% |
Base: All Telephone Phase n=1,000
Would you say that you support or oppose the aims of the Official Languages Act? , telephone overall, age groups
| Telephone Overall - Age groups | Strongly support | Somewhat support | Somewhat oppose | Strongly oppose | Don't know/Refused |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| aged 18-34 | 60% | 32% | 3% | 2% | 3% |
| aged 35-54 | 50% | 39% | 7% | 4% | 1% |
| aged 55+ | 57% | 28% | 5% | 7% | 3% |
Would you say that you support or oppose the aims of the Official Languages Act?, telephone overall, gender
| Telephone Overall - Gender | Strongly support | Somewhat support | Somewhat oppose | Strongly oppose | Don't know/Refused |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Men | 58% | 33% | 4% | 3% | 2% |
| Women | 53% | 33% | 6% | 6% | 3% |
Base: All Telephone Phase n=1,000
Would you say that you support or oppose the aims of the Official Languages Act?, telephone overall, regions
| Telephone Overall - Regions | Strongly support | Somewhat support | Somewhat oppose | Strongly oppose | Don't know/Refused |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Atlantic | 61% | 30% | 4% | 3% | 3% |
| Quebec | 67% | 25% | 2% | 4% | 1% |
| Ontario | 55% | 32% | 6% | 4% | 3% |
| Prairies | 41% | 42% | 10% | 6% | 1% |
| Alberta | 45% | 45% | 5% | 3% | 2% |
| BC/Terr. | 49% | 36% | 6% | 6% | 3% |
Base: All Telephone Phase n=1,000
Would you say that you support or oppose the aims of the Official Languages Act? , telephone overall, age groups
| Telephone Overall - Age groups | Strongly support | Somewhat support | Somewhat oppose | Strongly oppose | Don't know/Refused |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| aged 18-34 | 60% | 32% | 3% | 2% | 3% |
| aged 35-54 | 50% | 39% | 7% | 4% | 1% |
| aged 55+ | 57% | 28% | 5% | 7% | 3% |
Would you say that you support or oppose the aims of the Official Languages Act?, telephone overall, gender
| Telephone Overall - Gender | Strongly support | Somewhat support | Somewhat oppose | Strongly oppose | Don't know/Refused |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Men | 58% | 33% | 4% | 3% | 2% |
| Women | 53% | 33% | 6% | 6% | 3% |
Base: All Telephone Phase n=1,000
Would you say that you support or oppose the aims of the Official Languages Act?, telephone overall, regions
| Telephone Overall - Regions | Strongly support | Somewhat support | Somewhat oppose | Strongly oppose | Don't know/Refused |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Atlantic | 61% | 30% | 4% | 3% | 3% |
| Quebec | 67% | 25% | 2% | 4% | 1% |
| Ontario | 55% | 32% | 6% | 4% | 3% |
| Prairies | 41% | 42% | 10% | 6% | 1% |
| Alberta | 45% | 45% | 5% | 3% | 2% |
| BC/Terr. | 49% | 36% | 6% | 6% | 3% |
Base: All Telephone Phase n=1,000
Would you say that you support or oppose the aims of the Official Languages Act? , telephone overall, age groups
| Telephone Overall - Age groups | Strongly support | Somewhat support | Somewhat oppose | Strongly oppose | Don't know/Refused |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| aged 18-34 | 60% | 32% | 3% | 2% | 3% |
| aged 35-54 | 50% | 39% | 7% | 4% | 1% |
| aged 55+ | 57% | 28% | 5% | 7% | 3% |
Would you say that you support or oppose the aims of the Official Languages Act?, telephone overall, gender
| Telephone Overall - Gender | Strongly support | Somewhat support | Somewhat oppose | Strongly oppose | Don't know/Refused |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Men | 58% | 33% | 4% | 3% | 2% |
| Women | 53% | 33% | 6% | 6% | 3% |
Base: All Telephone Phase n=1,000
Would you say that you support or oppose the aims of the Official Languages Act?, telephone overall, regions
| Telephone Overall - Regions | Strongly support | Somewhat support | Somewhat oppose | Strongly oppose | Don't know/Refused |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Atlantic | 61% | 30% | 4% | 3% | 3% |
| Quebec | 67% | 25% | 2% | 4% | 1% |
| Ontario | 55% | 32% | 6% | 4% | 3% |
| Prairies | 41% | 42% | 10% | 6% | 1% |
| Alberta | 45% | 45% | 5% | 3% | 2% |
| BC/Terr. | 49% | 36% | 6% | 6% | 3% |
Base: All Telephone Phase n=1,000
Would you say that you support or oppose the aims of the Official Languages Act? , telephone overall, age groups
| Telephone Overall - Age groups | Strongly support | Somewhat support | Somewhat oppose | Strongly oppose | Don't know/Refused |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| aged 18-34 | 60% | 32% | 3% | 2% | 3% |
| aged 35-54 | 50% | 39% | 7% | 4% | 1% |
| aged 55+ | 57% | 28% | 5% | 7% | 3% |
Would you say that you support or oppose the aims of the Official Languages Act?, telephone overall, gender
| Telephone Overall - Gender | Strongly support | Somewhat support | Somewhat oppose | Strongly oppose | Don't know/Refused |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Men | 58% | 33% | 4% | 3% | 2% |
| Women | 53% | 33% | 6% | 6% | 3% |
Base: All Telephone Phase n=1,000
Would you say that you support or oppose the aims of the Official Languages Act?, telephone overall, regions
| Telephone Overall - Regions | Strongly support | Somewhat support | Somewhat oppose | Strongly oppose | Don't know/Refused |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Atlantic | 61% | 30% | 4% | 3% | 3% |
| Quebec | 67% | 25% | 2% | 4% | 1% |
| Ontario | 55% | 32% | 6% | 4% | 3% |
| Prairies | 41% | 42% | 10% | 6% | 1% |
| Alberta | 45% | 45% | 5% | 3% | 2% |
| BC/Terr. | 49% | 36% | 6% | 6% | 3% |
Base: All Telephone Phase n=1,000
Would you say that you support or oppose the aims of the Official Languages Act? , telephone overall, age groups
| Telephone Overall - Age groups | Strongly support | Somewhat support | Somewhat oppose | Strongly oppose | Don't know/Refused |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| aged 18-34 | 60% | 32% | 3% | 2% | 3% |
| aged 35-54 | 50% | 39% | 7% | 4% | 1% |
| aged 55+ | 57% | 28% | 5% | 7% | 3% |
Would you say that you support or oppose the aims of the Official Languages Act?, telephone overall, gender
| Telephone Overall - Gender | Strongly support | Somewhat support | Somewhat oppose | Strongly oppose | Don't know/Refused |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Men | 58% | 33% | 4% | 3% | 2% |
| Women | 53% | 33% | 6% | 6% | 3% |
Base: All Telephone Phase n=1,000
Would you say that you support or oppose the aims of the Official Languages Act?, telephone overall, regions
| Telephone Overall - Regions | Strongly support | Somewhat support | Somewhat oppose | Strongly oppose | Don't know/Refused |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Atlantic | 61% | 30% | 4% | 3% | 3% |
| Quebec | 67% | 25% | 2% | 4% | 1% |
| Ontario | 55% | 32% | 6% | 4% | 3% |
| Prairies | 41% | 42% | 10% | 6% | 1% |
| Alberta | 45% | 45% | 5% | 3% | 2% |
| BC/Terr. | 49% | 36% | 6% | 6% | 3% |
Base: All Telephone Phase n=1,000
Would you say that you support or oppose the aims of the Official Languages Act? , telephone overall, age groups
| Telephone Overall - Age groups | Strongly support | Somewhat support | Somewhat oppose | Strongly oppose | Don't know/Refused |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| aged 18-34 | 60% | 32% | 3% | 2% | 3% |
| aged 35-54 | 50% | 39% | 7% | 4% | 1% |
| aged 55+ | 57% | 28% | 5% | 7% | 3% |
Would you say that you support or oppose the aims of the Official Languages Act? Online Overall
Would you say that you support or oppose the aims of the Official Languages Act?, online overall, gender
| Online Overall - Gender | Strongly support | Somewhat support | Somewhat oppose | Strongly oppose | Don't know/Refused |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Men | 44% | 36% | 9% | 5% | 7% |
| Women | 46% | 30% | 9% | 11% | 3% |
Base: All Online Phase n=1,016
Would you say that you support or oppose the aims of the Official Languages Act?, online overall, region
| Online Overall - Regions | Strongly support | Somewhat support | Somewhat oppose | Strongly oppose | Don't know/Refused |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Atlantic | 44% | 44% | 5% | 5% | 3% |
| Quebec | 69% | 20% | 4% | 3% | 4% |
| Ontario | 40% | 40% | 9% | 6% | 5% |
| Prairies | 34% | 29% | 15% | 11% | 10% |
| Alberta | 28% | 34% | 16% | 16% | 7% |
| BC/Terr. | 34% | 33% | 12% | 13% | 7% |
Base: All Online Phase n=1,016
Would you say that you support or oppose the aims of the Official Languages Act?, online overall, age groups
| Online Overall - Age groups | Strongly support | Somewhat support | Somewhat oppose | Strongly oppose | Don't know/Refused |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| aged 18-34 | 46% | 35% | 4% | 6% | 9% |
| aged 35-54 | 41% | 36% | 11% | 6% | 6% |
| aged 55+ | 48% | 28% | 11% | 10% | 3% |
Base: All Online Phase n=1,016
Would you say that you support or oppose the aims of the Official Languages Act?, online overall, gender
| Online Overall - Gender | Strongly support | Somewhat support | Somewhat oppose | Strongly oppose | Don't know/Refused |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Men | 44% | 36% | 9% | 5% | 7% |
| Women | 46% | 30% | 9% | 11% | 3% |
Base: All Online Phase n=1,016
Would you say that you support or oppose the aims of the Official Languages Act?, online overall, region
| Online Overall - Regions | Strongly support | Somewhat support | Somewhat oppose | Strongly oppose | Don't know/Refused |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Atlantic | 44% | 44% | 5% | 5% | 3% |
| Quebec | 69% | 20% | 4% | 3% | 4% |
| Ontario | 40% | 40% | 9% | 6% | 5% |
| Prairies | 34% | 29% | 15% | 11% | 10% |
| Alberta | 28% | 34% | 16% | 16% | 7% |
| BC/Terr. | 34% | 33% | 12% | 13% | 7% |
Base: All Online Phase n=1,016
Would you say that you support or oppose the aims of the Official Languages Act?, online overall, age groups
| Online Overall - Age groups | Strongly support | Somewhat support | Somewhat oppose | Strongly oppose | Don't know/Refused |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| aged 18-34 | 46% | 35% | 4% | 6% | 9% |
| aged 35-54 | 41% | 36% | 11% | 6% | 6% |
| aged 55+ | 48% | 28% | 11% | 10% | 3% |
Base: All Online Phase n=1,016
Would you say that you support or oppose the aims of the Official Languages Act?, online overall, gender
| Online Overall - Gender | Strongly support | Somewhat support | Somewhat oppose | Strongly oppose | Don't know/Refused |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Men | 44% | 36% | 9% | 5% | 7% |
| Women | 46% | 30% | 9% | 11% | 3% |
Base: All Online Phase n=1,016
Would you say that you support or oppose the aims of the Official Languages Act?, online overall, region
| Online Overall - Regions | Strongly support | Somewhat support | Somewhat oppose | Strongly oppose | Don't know/Refused |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Atlantic | 44% | 44% | 5% | 5% | 3% |
| Quebec | 69% | 20% | 4% | 3% | 4% |
| Ontario | 40% | 40% | 9% | 6% | 5% |
| Prairies | 34% | 29% | 15% | 11% | 10% |
| Alberta | 28% | 34% | 16% | 16% | 7% |
| BC/Terr. | 34% | 33% | 12% | 13% | 7% |
Base: All Online Phase n=1,016
Would you say that you support or oppose the aims of the Official Languages Act?, online overall, age groups
| Online Overall - Age groups | Strongly support | Somewhat support | Somewhat oppose | Strongly oppose | Don't know/Refused |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| aged 18-34 | 46% | 35% | 4% | 6% | 9% |
| aged 35-54 | 41% | 36% | 11% | 6% | 6% |
| aged 55+ | 48% | 28% | 11% | 10% | 3% |
Base: All Online Phase n=1,016
Would you say that you support or oppose the aims of the Official Languages Act?, online overall, gender
| Online Overall - Gender | Strongly support | Somewhat support | Somewhat oppose | Strongly oppose | Don't know/Refused |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Men | 44% | 36% | 9% | 5% | 7% |
| Women | 46% | 30% | 9% | 11% | 3% |
Base: All Online Phase n=1,016
Would you say that you support or oppose the aims of the Official Languages Act?, online overall, region
| Online Overall - Regions | Strongly support | Somewhat support | Somewhat oppose | Strongly oppose | Don't know/Refused |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Atlantic | 44% | 44% | 5% | 5% | 3% |
| Quebec | 69% | 20% | 4% | 3% | 4% |
| Ontario | 40% | 40% | 9% | 6% | 5% |
| Prairies | 34% | 29% | 15% | 11% | 10% |
| Alberta | 28% | 34% | 16% | 16% | 7% |
| BC/Terr. | 34% | 33% | 12% | 13% | 7% |
Base: All Online Phase n=1,016
Would you say that you support or oppose the aims of the Official Languages Act?, online overall, age groups
| Online Overall - Age groups | Strongly support | Somewhat support | Somewhat oppose | Strongly oppose | Don't know/Refused |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| aged 18-34 | 46% | 35% | 4% | 6% | 9% |
| aged 35-54 | 41% | 36% | 11% | 6% | 6% |
| aged 55+ | 48% | 28% | 11% | 10% | 3% |
Base: All Online Phase n=1,016
Would you say that you support or oppose the aims of the Official Languages Act?, online overall, gender
| Online Overall - Gender | Strongly support | Somewhat support | Somewhat oppose | Strongly oppose | Don't know/Refused |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Men | 44% | 36% | 9% | 5% | 7% |
| Women | 46% | 30% | 9% | 11% | 3% |
Base: All Online Phase n=1,016
Would you say that you support or oppose the aims of the Official Languages Act?, online overall, region
| Online Overall - Regions | Strongly support | Somewhat support | Somewhat oppose | Strongly oppose | Don't know/Refused |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Atlantic | 44% | 44% | 5% | 5% | 3% |
| Quebec | 69% | 20% | 4% | 3% | 4% |
| Ontario | 40% | 40% | 9% | 6% | 5% |
| Prairies | 34% | 29% | 15% | 11% | 10% |
| Alberta | 28% | 34% | 16% | 16% | 7% |
| BC/Terr. | 34% | 33% | 12% | 13% | 7% |
Base: All Online Phase n=1,016
Would you say that you support or oppose the aims of the Official Languages Act?, online overall, age groups
| Online Overall - Age groups | Strongly support | Somewhat support | Somewhat oppose | Strongly oppose | Don't know/Refused |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| aged 18-34 | 46% | 35% | 4% | 6% | 9% |
| aged 35-54 | 41% | 36% | 11% | 6% | 6% |
| aged 55+ | 48% | 28% | 11% | 10% | 3% |
Base: All Online Phase n=1,016
Would you say that you support or oppose the aims of the Official Languages Act?, online overall, gender
| Online Overall - Gender | Strongly support | Somewhat support | Somewhat oppose | Strongly oppose | Don't know/Refused |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Men | 44% | 36% | 9% | 5% | 7% |
| Women | 46% | 30% | 9% | 11% | 3% |
Base: All Online Phase n=1,016
Would you say that you support or oppose the aims of the Official Languages Act?, online overall, region
| Online Overall - Regions | Strongly support | Somewhat support | Somewhat oppose | Strongly oppose | Don't know/Refused |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Atlantic | 44% | 44% | 5% | 5% | 3% |
| Quebec | 69% | 20% | 4% | 3% | 4% |
| Ontario | 40% | 40% | 9% | 6% | 5% |
| Prairies | 34% | 29% | 15% | 11% | 10% |
| Alberta | 28% | 34% | 16% | 16% | 7% |
| BC/Terr. | 34% | 33% | 12% | 13% | 7% |
Base: All Online Phase n=1,016
Would you say that you support or oppose the aims of the Official Languages Act?, online overall, age groups
| Online Overall - Age groups | Strongly support | Somewhat support | Somewhat oppose | Strongly oppose | Don't know/Refused |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| aged 18-34 | 46% | 35% | 4% | 6% | 9% |
| aged 35-54 | 41% | 36% | 11% | 6% | 6% |
| aged 55+ | 48% | 28% | 11% | 10% | 3% |
Base: All Online Phase n=1,016
Would you say that you support or oppose the aims of the Official Languages Act?, online overall, gender
| Online Overall - Gender | Strongly support | Somewhat support | Somewhat oppose | Strongly oppose | Don't know/Refused |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Men | 44% | 36% | 9% | 5% | 7% |
| Women | 46% | 30% | 9% | 11% | 3% |
Base: All Online Phase n=1,016
Would you say that you support or oppose the aims of the Official Languages Act?, online overall, region
| Online Overall - Regions | Strongly support | Somewhat support | Somewhat oppose | Strongly oppose | Don't know/Refused |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Atlantic | 44% | 44% | 5% | 5% | 3% |
| Quebec | 69% | 20% | 4% | 3% | 4% |
| Ontario | 40% | 40% | 9% | 6% | 5% |
| Prairies | 34% | 29% | 15% | 11% | 10% |
| Alberta | 28% | 34% | 16% | 16% | 7% |
| BC/Terr. | 34% | 33% | 12% | 13% | 7% |
Base: All Online Phase n=1,016
Would you say that you support or oppose the aims of the Official Languages Act?, online overall, age groups
| Online Overall - Age groups | Strongly support | Somewhat support | Somewhat oppose | Strongly oppose | Don't know/Refused |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| aged 18-34 | 46% | 35% | 4% | 6% | 9% |
| aged 35-54 | 41% | 36% | 11% | 6% | 6% |
| aged 55+ | 48% | 28% | 11% | 10% | 3% |
Base: All Online Phase n=1,016
Would you say that you support or oppose the aims of the Official Languages Act?, online overall, gender
| Online Overall - Gender | Strongly support | Somewhat support | Somewhat oppose | Strongly oppose | Don't know/Refused |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Men | 44% | 36% | 9% | 5% | 7% |
| Women | 46% | 30% | 9% | 11% | 3% |
Base: All Online Phase n=1,016
Would you say that you support or oppose the aims of the Official Languages Act?, online overall, region
| Online Overall - Regions | Strongly support | Somewhat support | Somewhat oppose | Strongly oppose | Don't know/Refused |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Atlantic | 44% | 44% | 5% | 5% | 3% |
| Quebec | 69% | 20% | 4% | 3% | 4% |
| Ontario | 40% | 40% | 9% | 6% | 5% |
| Prairies | 34% | 29% | 15% | 11% | 10% |
| Alberta | 28% | 34% | 16% | 16% | 7% |
| BC/Terr. | 34% | 33% | 12% | 13% | 7% |
Base: All Online Phase n=1,016
Would you say that you support or oppose the aims of the Official Languages Act?, online overall, age groups
| Online Overall - Age groups | Strongly support | Somewhat support | Somewhat oppose | Strongly oppose | Don't know/Refused |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| aged 18-34 | 46% | 35% | 4% | 6% | 9% |
| aged 35-54 | 41% | 36% | 11% | 6% | 6% |
| aged 55+ | 48% | 28% | 11% | 10% | 3% |
Base: All Online Phase n=1,016
Support for bilingualism
Q2A. How much do you agree … I am personally in favour of bilingualism for all of Canada
How much do you agree … I am personally in favour of bilingualism for all of Canada, telephone overall
How much do you agree … I am personally in favour of bilingualism for all of Canada, telephone overall, gender
| Telephone Overall - Gender | Strongly agree | Somewhat agree | Somewhat disagree | Strongly disagree | Don't know/Refused |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Men | 55% | 31% | 7% | 5% | 1% |
| Women | 52% | 29% | 9% | 9% | 1% |
Base: All – Telephone Phase n=1,000
How much do you agree … I am personally in favour of bilingualism for all of Canada, telephone overall, regions
| Telephone Overall - Regions | Strongly support | Somewhat agree | Somewhat disagree | Strongly disagree | Don't know/Refused |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Atlantic | 55% | 31% | 5% | 10% | 0% |
| Quebec | 67% | 26% | 5% | 2% | 1% |
| Ontario | 51% | 29% | 9% | 9% | 2% |
| Prairies | 46% | 34% | 11% | 8% | 1% |
| Alberta | 42% | 40% | 12% | 6% | 0% |
| BC/Terr. | 53% | 29% | 7% | 8% | 2% |
Base: All – Telephone Phase n=1,000
How much do you agree … I am personally in favour of bilingualism for all of Canada, telephone overall, age groups
| Telephone Overall - Age groups | Strongly agree | Somewhat agree | Somewhat disagree | Strongly disagree | Don't know/Refused |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| aged 18-34 | 64% | 26% | 6% | 3% | 1% |
| aged 35-54 | 50% | 34% | 9% | 7% | 1% |
| aged 55+ | 50% | 29% | 8% | 11% | 1% |
Base: All – Telephone Phase n=1,000
How much do you agree … I am personally in favour of bilingualism for all of Canada, telephone overall, gender
| Telephone Overall - Gender | Strongly agree | Somewhat agree | Somewhat disagree | Strongly disagree | Don't know/Refused |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Men | 55% | 31% | 7% | 5% | 1% |
| Women | 52% | 29% | 9% | 9% | 1% |
Base: All – Telephone Phase n=1,000
How much do you agree … I am personally in favour of bilingualism for all of Canada, telephone overall, regions
| Telephone Overall - Regions | Strongly support | Somewhat agree | Somewhat disagree | Strongly disagree | Don't know/Refused |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Atlantic | 55% | 31% | 5% | 10% | 0% |
| Quebec | 67% | 26% | 5% | 2% | 1% |
| Ontario | 51% | 29% | 9% | 9% | 2% |
| Prairies | 46% | 34% | 11% | 8% | 1% |
| Alberta | 42% | 40% | 12% | 6% | 0% |
| BC/Terr. | 53% | 29% | 7% | 8% | 2% |
Base: All – Telephone Phase n=1,000
How much do you agree … I am personally in favour of bilingualism for all of Canada, telephone overall, age groups
| Telephone Overall - Age groups | Strongly agree | Somewhat agree | Somewhat disagree | Strongly disagree | Don't know/Refused |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| aged 18-34 | 64% | 26% | 6% | 3% | 1% |
| aged 35-54 | 50% | 34% | 9% | 7% | 1% |
| aged 55+ | 50% | 29% | 8% | 11% | 1% |
Base: All – Telephone Phase n=1,000
How much do you agree … I am personally in favour of bilingualism for all of Canada, telephone overall, gender
| Telephone Overall - Gender | Strongly agree | Somewhat agree | Somewhat disagree | Strongly disagree | Don't know/Refused |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Men | 55% | 31% | 7% | 5% | 1% |
| Women | 52% | 29% | 9% | 9% | 1% |
Base: All – Telephone Phase n=1,000
How much do you agree … I am personally in favour of bilingualism for all of Canada, telephone overall, regions
| Telephone Overall - Regions | Strongly support | Somewhat agree | Somewhat disagree | Strongly disagree | Don't know/Refused |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Atlantic | 55% | 31% | 5% | 10% | 0% |
| Quebec | 67% | 26% | 5% | 2% | 1% |
| Ontario | 51% | 29% | 9% | 9% | 2% |
| Prairies | 46% | 34% | 11% | 8% | 1% |
| Alberta | 42% | 40% | 12% | 6% | 0% |
| BC/Terr. | 53% | 29% | 7% | 8% | 2% |
Base: All – Telephone Phase n=1,000
How much do you agree … I am personally in favour of bilingualism for all of Canada, telephone overall, age groups
| Telephone Overall - Age groups | Strongly agree | Somewhat agree | Somewhat disagree | Strongly disagree | Don't know/Refused |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| aged 18-34 | 64% | 26% | 6% | 3% | 1% |
| aged 35-54 | 50% | 34% | 9% | 7% | 1% |
| aged 55+ | 50% | 29% | 8% | 11% | 1% |
Base: All – Telephone Phase n=1,000
How much do you agree … I am personally in favour of bilingualism for all of Canada, telephone overall, gender
| Telephone Overall - Gender | Strongly agree | Somewhat agree | Somewhat disagree | Strongly disagree | Don't know/Refused |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Men | 55% | 31% | 7% | 5% | 1% |
| Women | 52% | 29% | 9% | 9% | 1% |
Base: All – Telephone Phase n=1,000
How much do you agree … I am personally in favour of bilingualism for all of Canada, telephone overall, regions
| Telephone Overall - Regions | Strongly support | Somewhat agree | Somewhat disagree | Strongly disagree | Don't know/Refused |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Atlantic | 55% | 31% | 5% | 10% | 0% |
| Quebec | 67% | 26% | 5% | 2% | 1% |
| Ontario | 51% | 29% | 9% | 9% | 2% |
| Prairies | 46% | 34% | 11% | 8% | 1% |
| Alberta | 42% | 40% | 12% | 6% | 0% |
| BC/Terr. | 53% | 29% | 7% | 8% | 2% |
Base: All – Telephone Phase n=1,000
How much do you agree … I am personally in favour of bilingualism for all of Canada, telephone overall, age groups
| Telephone Overall - Age groups | Strongly agree | Somewhat agree | Somewhat disagree | Strongly disagree | Don't know/Refused |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| aged 18-34 | 64% | 26% | 6% | 3% | 1% |
| aged 35-54 | 50% | 34% | 9% | 7% | 1% |
| aged 55+ | 50% | 29% | 8% | 11% | 1% |
Base: All – Telephone Phase n=1,000
How much do you agree … I am personally in favour of bilingualism for all of Canada, telephone overall, gender
| Telephone Overall - Gender | Strongly agree | Somewhat agree | Somewhat disagree | Strongly disagree | Don't know/Refused |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Men | 55% | 31% | 7% | 5% | 1% |
| Women | 52% | 29% | 9% | 9% | 1% |
Base: All – Telephone Phase n=1,000
How much do you agree … I am personally in favour of bilingualism for all of Canada, telephone overall, regions
| Telephone Overall - Regions | Strongly support | Somewhat agree | Somewhat disagree | Strongly disagree | Don't know/Refused |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Atlantic | 55% | 31% | 5% | 10% | 0% |
| Quebec | 67% | 26% | 5% | 2% | 1% |
| Ontario | 51% | 29% | 9% | 9% | 2% |
| Prairies | 46% | 34% | 11% | 8% | 1% |
| Alberta | 42% | 40% | 12% | 6% | 0% |
| BC/Terr. | 53% | 29% | 7% | 8% | 2% |
Base: All – Telephone Phase n=1,000
How much do you agree … I am personally in favour of bilingualism for all of Canada, telephone overall, age groups
| Telephone Overall - Age groups | Strongly agree | Somewhat agree | Somewhat disagree | Strongly disagree | Don't know/Refused |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| aged 18-34 | 64% | 26% | 6% | 3% | 1% |
| aged 35-54 | 50% | 34% | 9% | 7% | 1% |
| aged 55+ | 50% | 29% | 8% | 11% | 1% |
Base: All – Telephone Phase n=1,000
How much do you agree … I am personally in favour of bilingualism for all of Canada, telephone overall, gender
| Telephone Overall - Gender | Strongly agree | Somewhat agree | Somewhat disagree | Strongly disagree | Don't know/Refused |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Men | 55% | 31% | 7% | 5% | 1% |
| Women | 52% | 29% | 9% | 9% | 1% |
Base: All – Telephone Phase n=1,000
How much do you agree … I am personally in favour of bilingualism for all of Canada, telephone overall, regions
| Telephone Overall - Regions | Strongly support | Somewhat agree | Somewhat disagree | Strongly disagree | Don't know/Refused |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Atlantic | 55% | 31% | 5% | 10% | 0% |
| Quebec | 67% | 26% | 5% | 2% | 1% |
| Ontario | 51% | 29% | 9% | 9% | 2% |
| Prairies | 46% | 34% | 11% | 8% | 1% |
| Alberta | 42% | 40% | 12% | 6% | 0% |
| BC/Terr. | 53% | 29% | 7% | 8% | 2% |
Base: All – Telephone Phase n=1,000
How much do you agree … I am personally in favour of bilingualism for all of Canada, telephone overall, age groups
| Telephone Overall - Age groups | Strongly agree | Somewhat agree | Somewhat disagree | Strongly disagree | Don't know/Refused |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| aged 18-34 | 64% | 26% | 6% | 3% | 1% |
| aged 35-54 | 50% | 34% | 9% | 7% | 1% |
| aged 55+ | 50% | 29% | 8% | 11% | 1% |
Base: All – Telephone Phase n=1,000
How much do you agree … I am personally in favour of bilingualism for all of Canada, telephone overall, gender
| Telephone Overall - Gender | Strongly agree | Somewhat agree | Somewhat disagree | Strongly disagree | Don't know/Refused |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Men | 55% | 31% | 7% | 5% | 1% |
| Women | 52% | 29% | 9% | 9% | 1% |
Base: All – Telephone Phase n=1,000
How much do you agree … I am personally in favour of bilingualism for all of Canada, telephone overall, regions
| Telephone Overall - Regions | Strongly support | Somewhat agree | Somewhat disagree | Strongly disagree | Don't know/Refused |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Atlantic | 55% | 31% | 5% | 10% | 0% |
| Quebec | 67% | 26% | 5% | 2% | 1% |
| Ontario | 51% | 29% | 9% | 9% | 2% |
| Prairies | 46% | 34% | 11% | 8% | 1% |
| Alberta | 42% | 40% | 12% | 6% | 0% |
| BC/Terr. | 53% | 29% | 7% | 8% | 2% |
Base: All – Telephone Phase n=1,000
How much do you agree … I am personally in favour of bilingualism for all of Canada, telephone overall, age groups
| Telephone Overall - Age groups | Strongly agree | Somewhat agree | Somewhat disagree | Strongly disagree | Don't know/Refused |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| aged 18-34 | 64% | 26% | 6% | 3% | 1% |
| aged 35-54 | 50% | 34% | 9% | 7% | 1% |
| aged 55+ | 50% | 29% | 8% | 11% | 1% |
Base: All – Telephone Phase n=1,000
How much do you agree … I am personally in favour of bilingualism for all of Canada, telephone overall, gender
| Telephone Overall - Gender | Strongly agree | Somewhat agree | Somewhat disagree | Strongly disagree | Don't know/Refused |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Men | 55% | 31% | 7% | 5% | 1% |
| Women | 52% | 29% | 9% | 9% | 1% |
Base: All – Telephone Phase n=1,000
How much do you agree … I am personally in favour of bilingualism for all of Canada, telephone overall, regions
| Telephone Overall - Regions | Strongly support | Somewhat agree | Somewhat disagree | Strongly disagree | Don't know/Refused |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Atlantic | 55% | 31% | 5% | 10% | 0% |
| Quebec | 67% | 26% | 5% | 2% | 1% |
| Ontario | 51% | 29% | 9% | 9% | 2% |
| Prairies | 46% | 34% | 11% | 8% | 1% |
| Alberta | 42% | 40% | 12% | 6% | 0% |
| BC/Terr. | 53% | 29% | 7% | 8% | 2% |
Base: All – Telephone Phase n=1,000
How much do you agree … I am personally in favour of bilingualism for all of Canada, telephone overall, age groups
| Telephone Overall - Age groups | Strongly agree | Somewhat agree | Somewhat disagree | Strongly disagree | Don't know/Refused |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| aged 18-34 | 64% | 26% | 6% | 3% | 1% |
| aged 35-54 | 50% | 34% | 9% | 7% | 1% |
| aged 55+ | 50% | 29% | 8% | 11% | 1% |
Base: All – Telephone Phase n=1,000
How much do you agree … I am personally in favour of bilingualism for all of Canada, online overall
How much do you agree … I am personally in favour of bilingualism for all of Canada, online overall, gender
| Online Overall - Gender | Strongly agree | Somewhat agree | Somewhat disagree | Strongly disagree | Don't know/Refused |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Men | 39% | 32% | 13% | 13% | 3% |
| Women | 38% | 38% | 11% | 9% | 5% |
Base: All – Online Phase n=1,016
How much do you agree … I am personally in favour of bilingualism for all of Canada, online overall, regions
| Online Overall - Regions | Strongly agree | Somewhat agree | Somewhat disagree | Strongly disagree | Don't know/Refused |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Atlantic | 35% | 47% | 5% | 11% | 1% |
| Quebec | 58% | 31% | 6% | 3% | 2% |
| Ontario | 34% | 38% | 13% | 11% | 4% |
| Prairies | 30% | 34% | 12% | 18% | 6% |
| Alberta | 25% | 36% | 21% | 14% | 4% |
| BC/Terr. | 32% | 31% | 15% | 15% | 7% |
Base: All – Online Phase n=1,016
How much do you agree … I am personally in favour of bilingualism for all of Canada, online overall, age groups
| Online Overall - Age groups | Strongly agree | Somewhat agree | Somewhat disagree | Strongly disagree | Don't know/Refused |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| aged 18-34 | 44% | 35% | 10% | 5% | 5% |
| aged 35-54 | 35% | 35% | 13% | 12% | 5% |
| aged 55+ | 37% | 36% | 12% | 13% | 2% |
Base: All – Online Phase n=1,016
How much do you agree … I am personally in favour of bilingualism for all of Canada, online overall, gender
| Online Overall - Gender | Strongly agree | Somewhat agree | Somewhat disagree | Strongly disagree | Don't know/Refused |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Men | 39% | 32% | 13% | 13% | 3% |
| Women | 38% | 38% | 11% | 9% | 5% |
Base: All – Online Phase n=1,016
How much do you agree … I am personally in favour of bilingualism for all of Canada, online overall, regions
| Online Overall - Regions | Strongly agree | Somewhat agree | Somewhat disagree | Strongly disagree | Don't know/Refused |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Atlantic | 35% | 47% | 5% | 11% | 1% |
| Quebec | 58% | 31% | 6% | 3% | 2% |
| Ontario | 34% | 38% | 13% | 11% | 4% |
| Prairies | 30% | 34% | 12% | 18% | 6% |
| Alberta | 25% | 36% | 21% | 14% | 4% |
| BC/Terr. | 32% | 31% | 15% | 15% | 7% |
Base: All – Online Phase n=1,016
How much do you agree … I am personally in favour of bilingualism for all of Canada, online overall, age groups
| Online Overall - Age groups | Strongly agree | Somewhat agree | Somewhat disagree | Strongly disagree | Don't know/Refused |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| aged 18-34 | 44% | 35% | 10% | 5% | 5% |
| aged 35-54 | 35% | 35% | 13% | 12% | 5% |
| aged 55+ | 37% | 36% | 12% | 13% | 2% |
Base: All – Online Phase n=1,016
How much do you agree … I am personally in favour of bilingualism for all of Canada, online overall, gender
| Online Overall - Gender | Strongly agree | Somewhat agree | Somewhat disagree | Strongly disagree | Don't know/Refused |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Men | 39% | 32% | 13% | 13% | 3% |
| Women | 38% | 38% | 11% | 9% | 5% |
Base: All – Online Phase n=1,016
How much do you agree … I am personally in favour of bilingualism for all of Canada, online overall, regions
| Online Overall - Regions | Strongly agree | Somewhat agree | Somewhat disagree | Strongly disagree | Don't know/Refused |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Atlantic | 35% | 47% | 5% | 11% | 1% |
| Quebec | 58% | 31% | 6% | 3% | 2% |
| Ontario | 34% | 38% | 13% | 11% | 4% |
| Prairies | 30% | 34% | 12% | 18% | 6% |
| Alberta | 25% | 36% | 21% | 14% | 4% |
| BC/Terr. | 32% | 31% | 15% | 15% | 7% |
Base: All – Online Phase n=1,016
How much do you agree … I am personally in favour of bilingualism for all of Canada, online overall, age groups
| Online Overall - Age groups | Strongly agree | Somewhat agree | Somewhat disagree | Strongly disagree | Don't know/Refused |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| aged 18-34 | 44% | 35% | 10% | 5% | 5% |
| aged 35-54 | 35% | 35% | 13% | 12% | 5% |
| aged 55+ | 37% | 36% | 12% | 13% | 2% |
Base: All – Online Phase n=1,016
How much do you agree … I am personally in favour of bilingualism for all of Canada, online overall, gender
| Online Overall - Gender | Strongly agree | Somewhat agree | Somewhat disagree | Strongly disagree | Don't know/Refused |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Men | 39% | 32% | 13% | 13% | 3% |
| Women | 38% | 38% | 11% | 9% | 5% |
Base: All – Online Phase n=1,016
How much do you agree … I am personally in favour of bilingualism for all of Canada, online overall, regions
| Online Overall - Regions | Strongly agree | Somewhat agree | Somewhat disagree | Strongly disagree | Don't know/Refused |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Atlantic | 35% | 47% | 5% | 11% | 1% |
| Quebec | 58% | 31% | 6% | 3% | 2% |
| Ontario | 34% | 38% | 13% | 11% | 4% |
| Prairies | 30% | 34% | 12% | 18% | 6% |
| Alberta | 25% | 36% | 21% | 14% | 4% |
| BC/Terr. | 32% | 31% | 15% | 15% | 7% |
Base: All – Online Phase n=1,016
How much do you agree … I am personally in favour of bilingualism for all of Canada, online overall, age groups
| Online Overall - Age groups | Strongly agree | Somewhat agree | Somewhat disagree | Strongly disagree | Don't know/Refused |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| aged 18-34 | 44% | 35% | 10% | 5% | 5% |
| aged 35-54 | 35% | 35% | 13% | 12% | 5% |
| aged 55+ | 37% | 36% | 12% | 13% | 2% |
Base: All – Online Phase n=1,016
How much do you agree … I am personally in favour of bilingualism for all of Canada, online overall, gender
| Online Overall - Gender | Strongly agree | Somewhat agree | Somewhat disagree | Strongly disagree | Don't know/Refused |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Men | 39% | 32% | 13% | 13% | 3% |
| Women | 38% | 38% | 11% | 9% | 5% |
Base: All – Online Phase n=1,016
How much do you agree … I am personally in favour of bilingualism for all of Canada, online overall, regions
| Online Overall - Regions | Strongly agree | Somewhat agree | Somewhat disagree | Strongly disagree | Don't know/Refused |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Atlantic | 35% | 47% | 5% | 11% | 1% |
| Quebec | 58% | 31% | 6% | 3% | 2% |
| Ontario | 34% | 38% | 13% | 11% | 4% |
| Prairies | 30% | 34% | 12% | 18% | 6% |
| Alberta | 25% | 36% | 21% | 14% | 4% |
| BC/Terr. | 32% | 31% | 15% | 15% | 7% |
Base: All – Online Phase n=1,016
How much do you agree … I am personally in favour of bilingualism for all of Canada, online overall, age groups
| Online Overall - Age groups | Strongly agree | Somewhat agree | Somewhat disagree | Strongly disagree | Don't know/Refused |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| aged 18-34 | 44% | 35% | 10% | 5% | 5% |
| aged 35-54 | 35% | 35% | 13% | 12% | 5% |
| aged 55+ | 37% | 36% | 12% | 13% | 2% |
Base: All – Online Phase n=1,016
How much do you agree … I am personally in favour of bilingualism for all of Canada, online overall, gender
| Online Overall - Gender | Strongly agree | Somewhat agree | Somewhat disagree | Strongly disagree | Don't know/Refused |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Men | 39% | 32% | 13% | 13% | 3% |
| Women | 38% | 38% | 11% | 9% | 5% |
Base: All – Online Phase n=1,016
How much do you agree … I am personally in favour of bilingualism for all of Canada, online overall, regions
| Online Overall - Regions | Strongly agree | Somewhat agree | Somewhat disagree | Strongly disagree | Don't know/Refused |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Atlantic | 35% | 47% | 5% | 11% | 1% |
| Quebec | 58% | 31% | 6% | 3% | 2% |
| Ontario | 34% | 38% | 13% | 11% | 4% |
| Prairies | 30% | 34% | 12% | 18% | 6% |
| Alberta | 25% | 36% | 21% | 14% | 4% |
| BC/Terr. | 32% | 31% | 15% | 15% | 7% |
Base: All – Online Phase n=1,016
How much do you agree … I am personally in favour of bilingualism for all of Canada, online overall, age groups
| Online Overall - Age groups | Strongly agree | Somewhat agree | Somewhat disagree | Strongly disagree | Don't know/Refused |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| aged 18-34 | 44% | 35% | 10% | 5% | 5% |
| aged 35-54 | 35% | 35% | 13% | 12% | 5% |
| aged 55+ | 37% | 36% | 12% | 13% | 2% |
Base: All – Online Phase n=1,016
How much do you agree … I am personally in favour of bilingualism for all of Canada, online overall, gender
| Online Overall - Gender | Strongly agree | Somewhat agree | Somewhat disagree | Strongly disagree | Don't know/Refused |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Men | 39% | 32% | 13% | 13% | 3% |
| Women | 38% | 38% | 11% | 9% | 5% |
Base: All – Online Phase n=1,016
How much do you agree … I am personally in favour of bilingualism for all of Canada, online overall, regions
| Online Overall - Regions | Strongly agree | Somewhat agree | Somewhat disagree | Strongly disagree | Don't know/Refused |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Atlantic | 35% | 47% | 5% | 11% | 1% |
| Quebec | 58% | 31% | 6% | 3% | 2% |
| Ontario | 34% | 38% | 13% | 11% | 4% |
| Prairies | 30% | 34% | 12% | 18% | 6% |
| Alberta | 25% | 36% | 21% | 14% | 4% |
| BC/Terr. | 32% | 31% | 15% | 15% | 7% |
Base: All – Online Phase n=1,016
How much do you agree … I am personally in favour of bilingualism for all of Canada, online overall, age groups
| Online Overall - Age groups | Strongly agree | Somewhat agree | Somewhat disagree | Strongly disagree | Don't know/Refused |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| aged 18-34 | 44% | 35% | 10% | 5% | 5% |
| aged 35-54 | 35% | 35% | 13% | 12% | 5% |
| aged 55+ | 37% | 36% | 12% | 13% | 2% |
Base: All – Online Phase n=1,016
How much do you agree … I am personally in favour of bilingualism for all of Canada, online overall, gender
| Online Overall - Gender | Strongly agree | Somewhat agree | Somewhat disagree | Strongly disagree | Don't know/Refused |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Men | 39% | 32% | 13% | 13% | 3% |
| Women | 38% | 38% | 11% | 9% | 5% |
Base: All – Online Phase n=1,016
How much do you agree … I am personally in favour of bilingualism for all of Canada, online overall, regions
| Online Overall - Regions | Strongly agree | Somewhat agree | Somewhat disagree | Strongly disagree | Don't know/Refused |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Atlantic | 35% | 47% | 5% | 11% | 1% |
| Quebec | 58% | 31% | 6% | 3% | 2% |
| Ontario | 34% | 38% | 13% | 11% | 4% |
| Prairies | 30% | 34% | 12% | 18% | 6% |
| Alberta | 25% | 36% | 21% | 14% | 4% |
| BC/Terr. | 32% | 31% | 15% | 15% | 7% |
Base: All – Online Phase n=1,016
How much do you agree … I am personally in favour of bilingualism for all of Canada, online overall, age groups
| Online Overall - Age groups | Strongly agree | Somewhat agree | Somewhat disagree | Strongly disagree | Don't know/Refused |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| aged 18-34 | 44% | 35% | 10% | 5% | 5% |
| aged 35-54 | 35% | 35% | 13% | 12% | 5% |
| aged 55+ | 37% | 36% | 12% | 13% | 2% |
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Support for favorable statements on official languages and bilingualism opposition to critical ones
Support for favorable statements on official languages and bilingualism opposition to critical ones
| Statement | Strongly agree | Somewhat agree | Somewhat disagree | Strongly disagree | Don't know/Refused |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Having two official languages is positive for Canada's international image | 42% | 34% | 11% | 8% | 5% |
| I am personally in favour of bilingualism for all of Canada | 38% | 35% | 12% | 11% | 4% |
| Because English and French are part of our history, it makes sense that they have equal status | 40% | 33% | 13% | 11% | 3% |
| Maintaining two official languages just doesn’t make sense for unilingual areas | 21% | 23% | 25% | 24% | 7% |
| Too much money is being spent on bilingualism by the Government of Canada | 18% | 21% | 27% | 22% | 12% |
| There are languages other than English and French which should be made official | 6% | 13% | 21% | 50% | 9% |
| Total of respondents who strongly agree and somewhat agree in the Online Phase | 76% | 74% | 73% | 44% | 39% |
| Total of respondents who strongly agree and somewhat agree in the Telephone Phase | 87% | 84% | 84% | 49% | 36% |
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Majority support for second official language education
Majority support for second official language education
| Statement | Strongly agree | Somewhat agree | Somewhat disagree | Strongly disagree | Don't know/Refused |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| English and French should continue to be taught in all elementary schools across Canada. | 48% | 33% | 7% | 7% | 4% |
| More efforts should be made so that young people become bilingual and can speak in both English and French. | 38% | 35% | 14% | 9% | 5% |
| Provincial governments should make more spaces available in immersion programs. | 28% | 38% | 15% | 8% | 11% |
| It is more useful for children in Canada to learn to speak other languages like Mandarin, or Arabic than it is for them to learn to speak both official languages. | 9% | 16% | 30% | 35% | 9% |
| Online Phase | 81% | 73% | 66% | 26% | |
| Telephone Phase | 89% | 84% | 78% | 78% | 28% |
Base: All Respondents – Telephone Phase n=1,000 Online Phase n=1,016
Broad support for official languages and bilingualism in national leadership, events, capital
Broad support for official languages and bilingualism in national leadership, events, capital
| Statement | Strongly agree | Somewhat agree | Somewhat disagree | Strongly disagree | Don't know/Refused |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Canadians should be able to obtain Federal services in English or French | 54% | 31% | 7% | 6% | 3% |
| The Prime Minister of Canada should be bilingual | 50% | 26% | 12% | 9% | 4% |
| Ottawa, the National Capital, should be recognized as officially bilingual (i.e. recognize the equal status of English and French) | 43% | 30% | 13% | 9% | 5% |
| The celebrations of the 150th anniversary of Confederation should be used as an opportunity to promote Canada’s official languages | 32% | 34% | 16% | 11% | 6% |
| Major events in Canada, such as the Olympic Games, should be required to take place in both official languages | 35% | 31% | 16% | 13% | 5% |
| Online Phase | 85% | 75% | 73% | 66% | 65% |
| Telephone Phase | 96% | 86% | 87% | 82% | 83% |
Base: All Respondents – Telephone Phase n=1,000 Online Phase n=1,016
Regionalized bilingualism among panelists With those in the West seeing it as unnecessary
Q7. How would you describe your level of proficiency in [English/French]?
Q7. How would you describe your level of proficiency in [English/French]?
| Telephone | Online | |
|---|---|---|
| Fluent | 16% | 15% |
| Conversant | 32% | 29% |
| Not able to converse | 51% | 54% |
| Don't know/Refused | 1% | 2% |
Base: All Respondents – Telephone Phase n=1,000 Online Phase n=1,016
Q8. What are the factors that have prevented you from learning [English/French]?
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Q8. What are the factors that have prevented you from learning [English/French]?
| Statement" | Telephone Phase | Online Phase |
|---|---|---|
| Not necessary/no need to | 21% | 33% |
| I have not had access to language courses | 31% | 23% |
Base Those who are conversant or not able to converse in the other official language: Telephone Phase n=840 Online Phase n=852
% saying "Not necessary/no need to"
| Regions | Percentage |
|---|---|
| Overall | 31% |
| Atlantic | 23% |
| Quebec | 14% |
| Ontario | 31% |
| Prairies | 34% |
| Alberta | 45% |
| BC/Terr. | 42% |
Base Those who are conversant or not able to converse in the other official language: Telephone Phase n=840 Online Phase n=852
Greater support for the OLA among Panelists who perceive their community as bilingual
Q20A. To what degree do you think people in your community are able to speak both English and French?
Q20A. To what degree do you think people in your community are able to speak both English and French?
| Perception of community's bilingualism | Percentage |
|---|---|
| Nearly completely bilingual | 3% |
| A sizeable portion of people are bilingual | 19% |
| Only a small proportion of people are bilingual | 50% |
| Virtually no one is bilingual | 22% |
| Don't Know/Refused | 5% |
Base: All Online Phase n=1,016
Support for OLA
| Online Phase Total | Sizeable or Higher | Small Proportion | Virtually No One | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Strongly support the OLA | 45% | 64% | 44% | 31% |
| Somewhat support the OLA | 33% | 25% | 38% | 30% |
| Somewhat oppose the OLA | 9% | 5% | 8% | 19% |
| Strongly oppose the OLA | 7% | 1% | 7% | 16% |
| Don't know/Refused | 5% | 5% | 4% | 3% |
Base: All Online Phase n=1,016
Language policy myths commonly held and cost seen as most persuasive for one to oppose the OLA
Q13. Based on your understanding, are each of the following statements true or false?
Q13. Based on your understanding, are each of the following statements true or false?
| Statement | Percentage of respondents anwering yes |
|---|---|
| Canada’s language policy means all federal services must be offered in both languages coast-to-coast. | 87% |
| There are more speakers of non-official languages in Canada than there are of French. | 71% |
| You must be bilingual to work for the federal public service. | 49% |
| Quebec does not have to provide services in both languages. | 47% |
| Only native French speakers will ever meet bilingualism criteria of the federal public service. | 25% |
| Canada’s language policy means that all Canadians must speak English and French. | 16% |
Base: All Online Phase n=1,016
Q14. Which of the following reasons would you say is the most persuasive?
| Ensuring that people can access services in both official languages is simply too expensive | There are other languages which should be considered "official" in addition to just English and French |
The government just should not be involved with promoting or protecting official languages in Canada | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Percentages | 60% | 22% | 18% |
Base: All Online Phase n=1,016
Note:
The argument that government should not be involved in promoting/protecting languages was more commonly chosen by opponents of the aims of the OLA than by supporters.
Other Surveys
Nielsen, TeleVox Omnibus Survey, Winter 2016
Q1. Are you personally in favour of bilingualism for all of Canada?")
Are you personally in favour of bilingualism for all of Canada, Age groups
| Are you personally in favour of bilingualism for all of Canada, Age groups | aged 18-34 | aged 35-54 | aged 55+ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Yes | 70% | 69% | 64% |
| No | 25% | 30% | 35% |
| Don't know/Refused | 4% | 1% | 1% |
Are you personally in favour of bilingualism for all of Canada, Age groups
| Are you personally in favour of bilingualism for all of Canada, Age groups | aged 18-34 | aged 35-54 | aged 55+ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Yes | 70% | 69% | 64% |
| No | 25% | 30% | 35% |
| Don't know/Refused | 4% | 1% | 1% |
Are you personally in favour of bilingualism for all of Canada, Age groups
| Are you personally in favour of bilingualism for all of Canada, Age groups | aged 18-34 | aged 35-54 | aged 55+ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Yes | 70% | 69% | 64% |
| No | 25% | 30% | 35% |
| Don't know/Refused | 4% | 1% | 1% |
Are you personally in favour of bilingualism for all of Canada, Age groups
| Are you personally in favour of bilingualism for all of Canada, Age groups | aged 18-34 | aged 35-54 | aged 55+ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Yes | 70% | 69% | 64% |
| No | 25% | 30% | 35% |
| Don't know/Refused | 4% | 1% | 1% |
Are you personally in favour of bilingualism for all of Canada, Age groups
| Are you personally in favour of bilingualism for all of Canada, Age groups | aged 18-34 | aged 35-54 | aged 55+ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Yes | 70% | 69% | 64% |
| No | 25% | 30% | 35% |
| Don't know/Refused | 4% | 1% | 1% |
Are you personally in favour of bilingualism for all of Canada, Age groups
| Are you personally in favour of bilingualism for all of Canada, Age groups | aged 18-34 | aged 35-54 | aged 55+ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Yes | 70% | 69% | 64% |
| No | 25% | 30% | 35% |
| Don't know/Refused | 4% | 1% | 1% |
Are you personally in favour of bilingualism for all of Canada, Age groups
| Are you personally in favour of bilingualism for all of Canada, Age groups | aged 18-34 | aged 35-54 | aged 55+ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Yes | 70% | 69% | 64% |
| No | 25% | 30% | 35% |
| Don't know/Refused | 4% | 1% | 1% |
Are you personally in favour of bilingualism for all of Canada, Age groups
| Are you personally in favour of bilingualism for all of Canada, Age groups | aged 18-34 | aged 35-54 | aged 55+ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Yes | 70% | 69% | 64% |
| No | 25% | 30% | 35% |
| Don't know/Refused | 4% | 1% | 1% |
Base: All tVox Wave March 23-30 n=1,023
Other Surveys
Environics, Focus Canada Survey
"As you know, English and French are Canada's two official languages. Are you personally in favour of bilingualism for all of Canada" (Yes)
| 1977 | 1978 | 1988 | 1989 | 1990 | 1991 | 1992 | 1993 | 1994 | 1997 | 2000 | 2003 | 2012 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 51% | 54% | 55% | 51% | 50% | 46% | 50% | 51% | 53% | 57% | 57% | 56% | 63% |
Sources:
Environics Focus Canada 1977 – 2003 in, CRIC Papers, Bilingualism: Part of Our Past or Part of Our Future? By Andrew Parkin and André Turcotte, March 2004.
Environics Focus Canada 2012, Detailed data tables.
Additional information
- Infographic: What Canadians think about bilingualism and the Official Languages Act