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Which parts of Canada speak french?

While French is an official language across all of Canada, certain regions are predominantly French-speaking.

Here's a breakdown:

* Quebec: This province is the heart of French-speaking Canada. The vast majority of its population (around 80%) is Francophone.

* New Brunswick: This province is officially bilingual, with a significant French-speaking population (around 33% of the total).

* Ontario: While predominantly English-speaking, Ontario has a sizable Francophone community, particularly in the eastern and northern regions.

* Manitoba: Has a small but significant French-speaking population concentrated in the city of Winnipeg and surrounding areas.

* Alberta: While primarily English-speaking, Alberta has growing Francophone communities in cities like Edmonton and Calgary.

* Saskatchewan: Similar to Alberta, Saskatchewan has a smaller but developing Francophone population.

* British Columbia: BC has a relatively small Francophone population, mainly concentrated in the southwest portion of the province.

* Prince Edward Island: While primarily English-speaking, PEI has some French-speaking communities, mainly in the northeastern part.

* Nova Scotia: Similar to PEI, Nova Scotia has a smaller French-speaking population, concentrated in some communities along the northern and western coast.

* Newfoundland and Labrador: While predominantly English-speaking, Newfoundland and Labrador has a small French-speaking population with roots in the Acadian diaspora.

It's important to note that the distribution of French speakers within these provinces is not uniform. There are pockets of French-speaking communities within primarily English-speaking regions, and vice versa.

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