In the province of Ontario, the main language is English. In Quebec, it is French. Portugese, Chinese, and Italian, among other languages, are also spoken.
The Core Region, despite being the ecumene, is still excessively cold, with the average July temperature being a toasty 63 degrees Fahrenheit. The southern area is classified as a Humid Continental climate.
In the Core Region, buildings are heavily based off of British and French architecture, with the Parliament buildings being an example of Gothic Revival design.
The Core Region houses the majority of Canada's factories. It's farming industry also produces 1/3 of Canada's farmed goods, partly because the majority of the Core Region is in the ecumene.