More Canadians report strong attachment to their language than to Canada: poll
A new survey finds more Canadians report a strong attachment to their primary language than to other markers of identity, including the country they call home.

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A new survey finds more Canadians report a strong attachment to their primary language than to other markers of identity, including the country they call home.
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