Is French really on the decline in Quebec?

A Canadian history expert is pushing back against reports the French language is in steep decline in Quebec in favour of English. According to Statistics Canada projections, the proportion of Quebecers whose mother tongue is French could drop to 70 per cent by 2036.

Do Quebec people consider themselves French?

Yes. They consider themselves to be French primarily because they speak French. There are also other cultural similarities when it comes to cuisine, cultural spirit, etc. They are also extremely protective (some would say paranoid) of their language & culture just like France.

Is French culture dying in Quebec?

French Canadian language and culture is threatened even in Quebec, but not by French Canadians who aspire to be bilingual. Canadian French is dying, but bilingualism isn’t it’s killer. Languages and cultures are fluid things and you can’t maintain one by outlawing another.

Is the future of Canada’s French language threatened?

Nearly three-quarters of francophones believe the future of their language in Canada is threatened. But just one-third of anglophones agree. This advertisement has not loaded yet, but your article continues below.

Why is the French language protected in Quebec?

Although Canada has two official languages, English is overwhelmingly favored in most Canadian provinces. Due to this, the French language is fiercely protected in Quebec. Bill 101 was created in response to what some believe is English Canadian culture encroaching on French Canadian culture within Quebec.

What are the biggest problems between English Canada and French Canada?

The most serious difficulty that has arisen between English Canada and French Canada in our own day has been over conscription. It flared up in World War I and again in World War II. Voluntary military service is an old British tradition.

Why are more French speaking students attending English colleges in Canada?

Recently Quebec has seen a rise in French speaking students attending English colleges in spite of their previous French education. Although Canada has two official languages, English is overwhelmingly favored in most Canadian provinces.