Band 9: The pie charts shows the number of native speakers of different languages in canada in 1996,2006 and 2016. Summarise the information by selecting and reporting the main features and make comparison where relevant.

The pie charts present data regarding the distribution of native language speakers in Canada across three different years – 1996, 2006, and 2016.

Overall, the percentage of English speakers experienced a gradual decline over the two decades, while French speakers remained relatively stable. In contrast, the proportion of Non-Official Languages speakers showed a consistent increase throughout the period.

In 1996, English was the predominant language spoken in Canada, accounting for 60% of the total speakers, but this figure decreased to 58% in 2006 and further to 57% by 2016. Similarly, French speakers comprised 23% of the total speakers in 1996, which had only slightly decreased to 22% by 2016. On the other hand, Non-Official Languages showed a continuous rise from 17% in 1996 to 20% in 2006 and 21% in 2016.

In summary, while the percentage of English and French speakers experienced minimal changes over the two decades, the proportion of Non-Official Languages speakers notably increased. This trend indicates a shift in the linguistic landscape of Canada during this period.