The official language in the province of Newfoundland and Labrador is English. In 2016, people with English as their mother tongue accounted for 96.1 per cent of the total St. Johns metro population, 0.7 per cent listed French, and 1.2 per cent listed a non-official language.

Is St Johns Newfoundland Irish?

The first Irish immigrants who settled on the Eastern shore centuries ago continue to play an influential role in Newfoundlands culture. St. Johns has even been chosen to be a twinned city with Waterford, Ireland. But thats not the only twinning that connects us, we also have a matched national park.

What percentage of Newfoundlanders speak French?

Text version: The French Presence in Newfoundland and Labrador. 5% of the population (25, 940 people) can speak both English and French – 10.6% increase since 2011!

How do Newfies say happy birthday?

Enjoy the party! Newfoundland Revolver! Dudeen - a pipe. Happy Birthday. As it turned out, she didnt even say good morning, let alone any happy birthday.

Can an Irish citizen live in Canada?

There are two paths for Irish nationals to move to Canada as a student. While Irish citizens are exempt from requiring a Visa to enter and stay in Canada, they do require an Electronic Travel Authorization (ETA) which must be purchased online, before arriving at the border.