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.