French language in Canada France. Others went into exile to Canada or to nearby islands. Those who stayed were persecuted. At the end of the 18th century, more liberal measures granted new lands to those who had stayed, and measures were taken to promote the return of numerous exiled people from Canada and Miquelon. The number of Acadians rose rapidly, to the point of gaining representation in the Legislative Assembly. French is one of the official languages, with English, of the province of New Brunswick. Apart from Quebec, this is the only other Canadian province that recognizes French as an official language. Approximately one-third
Canadian Language Museum Canadian Language Museum The Canadian Language Museum (French: Le Musée canadien des langues), founded in 2011, is a museum and registered Canadian charity. It has the mission to promote an appreciation of all of the languages spoken in Canada, and of their role in the development of the country. Since its founding, the Canadian Language Museum has curated a bilingual, traveling exhibit each year. The exhibits that have been produced so far include: Each exhibit is produced with the assistance of the Faculty of Information, and the University of Toronto Department of Linguistics; as well as relevant academic and community