this lack of concern for the language among English-speaking Canadians may be one of the reasons why many of them have little sympathy for the demands of French Candians who want to give French so much attention. Another reason is obviously the fact that English is and will likely remain the dominant language of the country and it is usually the linguistic minority that tends to be more protective of is cultural and linguistic heritage. Given the increase in immigration during the past decade and for the foreseeable future, native English speakers, though, are becoming increasingly protective of and interested in knowing more about their language. Even CBC, the national radio broadcaster, now has a weekly programme devoted to aspects of the English language - Words: Woe&Wonder - where the editor of the Oxford Canadian Dictionary, Dr.Katherine Barber, is a frequent guest. As well, the network has a resident Broadcast Language Advisor.