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• n  the ability to speak two languages colloquially

• Canada, of course, had no choice about bilingualism.
• The dubious value of bilingualism to students is only part of America's valid concern about how to absorb the Hispanic minority.
• Growing up (as I did) in the province of Qubec, you learn not just the joys but also the perils of bilingualism.

News & Articles

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• Conference Board of Canada Study, reveals that the knowledge of both official languages is an asset to the Canadian ...
  OTTAWA, June 19, 2013 /CNW Telbec/ - According to the Conference Board of Canada study, Canada, Bilingualism and Trade, bilingualism leads definitively to important economic advantages. In effect, thanks ...
  June 19, 2013 - PR Newswire via Yahoo! Finance

Quotes

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• Mario Beaulieu in Washington Post
  It was really pitiful,Mario Beaulieu said. "It shows that official bilingualism in Canada is a farce. It's only stated in theory to calm linguistic tides in Quebec, but the reality is it doesn't work."
• Bernard Lord in 570 News
  His role is mandated through legislation and he answers to Parliament,Lord said. "My role is different. I will be reaching out to better understand what people are saying about bilingualism."
• Shawn Graham in Canada.com
  Anglophones and francophones made it clear bilingualism is at the heart of who are,Graham said.