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2006-08-10 01:14:45 · 18 answers · asked by Drfoot 2 in Travel Canada Toronto

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I don't find your question either funny or stupid. The others were wrong to ridicule you. You do not have to speak French to immigrate to this country. I live in Toronto (immigrated from the U.S. many years ago) and love it here. I do not speak French. It's common to hear foreign languages spoken in Toronto because our city is one of the most ethnically diverse in the world. You might enjoy checking out my Toronto blog which has many pictures, restaurant suggestions, etc. You'll love it here! http://thetravelzine-torontosc.spaces.live.com/

2006-08-10 02:32:20 · answer #1 · answered by love2travel 7 · 0 0

Rest assured, you do NOT have to speak French to immigrate to Canada, nor is it necessary to speak French to live in Toronto. The majority of Canadians speak English, and in Ontario, except for those folk who work for the government (where bi-lingualism is compulsory at most levels), almost everyone speaks English.
Canada prides itself on being a multi cultural country, so you will hear lots of other languages spoken, but English is still the common link between them.
Quebec is unique in Canada, in clinging to its francophone background, and maintaining a francophone culture, but it does make Quebec a more interesting place to visit.
It's unfortunate that the language question seems to have gotten skewed so badly, at least, the perception of language requirements
because it really isn't a hassle at all.

2006-08-10 06:48:31 · answer #2 · answered by old lady 7 · 0 0

Capitolg... distinctly lots has it marvelous yet a pair of caveats... Ontario and maximum of Quebec is unquestionably nicely-referred to as correct Canada, no longer jap Canada. jap Canada is the Maritime Provinces plus Gaspee in Quebec. His remark approximately Toronto languages refers back to the undeniable fact that that's Toronto, and not manhattan or L.A., which right this moment is the international's maximum multicultural city metro section. additionally, Acadian French is spoken in far greater of the province than the northern section. The Acadian dialect is so diverse that many Montrealers whose first language is French have situation information it. Montreal is unquestionably approximately sixty 5% French and 35% English yet basically approximately each and every physique is bilingual. nonetheless, that's maximum suitable to learn some French words excusing your self for no longer understanding French to start a verbal replace. this sort of little attempt at courtey generally garnishes very lots of appreciation. contained in the touristy factors of Quebec city, even nevertheless, they're so economically based on the hoards of unilingual English-speaking human beings you may communicate English with no prefacing expression without it affecting provider to you, in spite of the undeniable fact that it continues to be superb to declare it as a parting salutation.

2016-09-29 03:02:18 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0 0

You don't have to speak French, but it would would give you extra points on the Immigration Application...if you understand French it's an extra 6 points, if you speak French it's an extra 8 points, or if you speak, read, write, and understand French it's an extra 26 points.

2006-08-10 09:49:15 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0 0

No of course not, what a stupid question. For a start, most people in Canada speak English, and almost everyone in Toronto speaks English, not French.

2006-08-10 01:17:14 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0 1

English or French. Toronto is mainly an English city.

2006-08-10 01:20:28 · answer #6 · answered by Shaana 5 · 0 0

I think there are a lot of more important things you need to find out. You must know that you don't need to speak French - you're winding us up with that question. Seriously though, immigration is a really important step that will change your whole life - sounds like you have to do your homework and find out lots of things.

2006-08-10 01:23:11 · answer #7 · answered by suzan p 1 · 0 0

no, But you need points to qualify, and you get the points out of these situations:

If you have immediate relatives in Canada, If you speak English, French, have a degree, have worked in canada over 1 year, have studied in Canada over 2 years.

GOOD LUCK!! ;)

2006-08-10 04:54:08 · answer #8 · answered by Bham 3 · 0 0

No, you dont have to speak french but for Canadian immigration there is a point system and you get points for various things, like age, occupation, etc including speaking french. It adds your points but it is not a necessity.

2006-08-10 08:41:44 · answer #9 · answered by white_falcon21 5 · 0 0

Toronto is OK, if you were going to Quebec that would be a different proposition, learning French would make your life easier.

2006-08-10 01:20:51 · answer #10 · answered by Paul B 3 · 0 0

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