Which two languages are official at the federal level in Canada?

• A. English and Spanish
• B. English and French
• C. French and German
• D. English and Italian

Answer: (B)

Canada recognizes two official languages at the federal level: English and French. This status comes from laws and constitutional provisions that require the federal government to provide services and operate in both languages. Parliament, the federal courts, and federal government agencies can conduct business in either language, and people have the right to receive government information and services in English or French. That’s why English and French are the correct pairing.

Spanish, German, and Italian are spoken in Canada, but they are not designated as official languages nationwide by federal law. Some provinces may offer services in other languages, or have bilingual policies in certain areas, but at the federal level it’s English and French.