Chapter 9 · Unit 3 · pp. 39–40
Languages and anthems
Canadian Symbols
Canada's official languages p. 39
- English and French. Canada has two official languages: English and French. p. 39
- Support official-language minority communities. The Act also aims for equality of French and English in Parliament, government and society. p. 39
- More than 300 years. Anglophones and Francophones have lived in partnership and creative tension for over 300 years. p. 39
National Anthem / Royal Anthem p. 40
- O Canada. O Canada is the national anthem; God Save the Queen (or King) is the Royal Anthem. p. 40
- 1980. O Canada was proclaimed the national anthem in 1980. p. 40
- In Québec City in 1880. O Canada was first sung in Québec City in 1880. p. 40
- God Save the Queen (or King). It can be played or sung whenever Canadians wish to honour the Sovereign. p. 40
- No, they sing different words. English and French versions of O Canada have different words. p. 40
Discover Canada, pp. 39–40. MapleQuiz summary, not official text. Read this chapter on canada.ca