The Language Issue in Canada (Classic Reprint) - Hardcover

O. D. Skelton

 
9780428913243: The Language Issue in Canada (Classic Reprint)

Synopsis

Exploring Canada’s language puzzle and its impact on education and policy.

This book surveys how language and race shape Canadian life, from federal arrangements to provincial schooling. It examines diverse language groups, the role of English and French, and how education systems respond to multilingual communities. With case studies from Saskatchewan and Alberta, it shows how communities, schools, and governments navigate language needs, rights, and practical challenges.

  • How language diversity develops in Canada and how it affects daily life, politics, and national identity.
  • Ways provinces handle schooling, language of instruction, and teacher qualifications in multilingual contexts.
  • Historical and current policies that shape language rights in education and government.
  • Real-world tensions and trade-offs between assimilation, minority protections, and local autonomy.
Ideal for readers interested in Canadian history, language policy, and social governance, this edition offers clear, factual insight into a nation shaped by many tongues.

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