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What was the official language of the Legislative Council of Lower Canada?

  • French

  • English

  • Both French and English

  • Latin

Answer

The official language of the Legislative Council of Lower Canada was French, reflecting the majority French-speaking population of the colony. French remains one of the two official languages of modern-day Quebec.
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