2001 Census Topic-based tabulations

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Detailed Mother Tongue (80), Knowledge of Official Languages (5) and Sex (3) for Population, for Canada, Provinces, Territories and Federal Electoral Districts (2003 Representation Order), 2001 Census - 20% Sample Data

About this variable: Knowledge of Official Languages (5)

Definition

Knowledge of Official Languages
Part A - Plain Language Definition
Not applicable
Part B - Detailed Definition
Refers to the ability to conduct a conversation in English only, in French only, in both English and French, or in neither of the official languages of Canada.

Values

  1. Total - Knowledge of official languages
  2. English only
  3. French only
  4. English and French
  5. Neither English nor French