These languages make some sense when you look at
the ethnic makeup of the population, which in 2006 saw more than three million Canadians identifying as at least partially German, 2.2 million Canadians in the East and Southeast Asia category, and 1.35 million people with a Chinese background.
That said, there were plenty of people who reported more than one language as their mother tongue. It seems the languages spoken by Canadians not only reveal countries of origin, but also the cultures that have been kept alive and well through generations.
In total, 196 specific languages were reported as being spoken in Canada.
In total, 196 specific languages were reported as being spoken in Canada 66 Aboriginal and 128 "immigrant" ones.