Languages
| Language(s) first learned and still understood | Total | % | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| English Only | 2,825,780 | 73.03% | 1,403,230 | 1,422,545 |
| French Only | 54,405 | 1.41% | 27,340 | 27,060 |
| Both English and French | 6,784 | 0.18% | 3,360 | 3,452 |
| Other Languages | 981,910 | 25.38% | 470,145 | 511,765 |
| Source: Statistics Canada 2001 Census | ||||
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