McGill survey tracks half a century of Canadian English
Published by BriefDash · · Toronto
A McGill-led study announced October 27 compares roughly 14,000 survey responses collected in 2023–24 with a similar-sized 1972 survey. Researchers report weaker regional differences and more American vocabulary and pronunciation, alongside stronger use of Canadian and British spellings. The questionnaire covered 85 language choices. The findings describe patterns in respondents’ answers; they do not mean every Canadian speaks or spells the same way.
Why it matters
The comparison shows how Canadian English can change without losing all of its distinctive features.
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