When you have two languages as in Canada, as a manufacturer you are required to print all labels, brochures, advertising, instructions in both languages. So simply put, you order you pay. The costs are not absorbed by some magic formula, they are passed on to the consumer. So add a few points to the price.
The americian formula is "keep the costs down" a great formula and framework for enjoying the lowest prices. That is why us Canadians like shopping " guess where" in the USA. I really like lower prices!
In Quebec all people speak French, about 70% of the Quebec speak English and understand English. I have worked all parts of Quebec and have not had problems comunicating in English. Sometimes I have had to get help in the transulation.
The rest of Canada; New Brunswick is mostly a two language province.
Ottawa region: about 50% of the population speak two languages.
Pockets of the rest of Canada: Several languages are common, however in these cases, the majority speak English.
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