Canadian English is the only textbook of its kind to provide a solid foundation in linguistic principles and the different branches of sociolinguistics within the study of Canadian English. In addition to discussing classic works in this area, this book engages with issues in the field today, making it key reading for students taking courses in the areas of Canadian English, varieties of English, language variation, and sociolinguistics.

Section I: Some Basics. Section II: What is Canadian English? Section III: Canadian English with an Attitude. Section IV: Canadian English, Coast to Coast to Coast. Section V: Variation and Change in Canadian English.

James Walker is Associate Professor in the Department of Languages, Literatures and Linguistics at York University.