<P> By 1901 Ontario Irish Catholics and Scottish Presbyterians were among the most likely to own homes, while Anglicans did only moderately well, despite their traditional association with Canada's elite . French - speaking Catholics in Ontario achieved wealth and status less readily than Protestants and Irish Catholics . Although differences in attainment existed between people of different religious denominations, the difference between Irish Catholics and Irish Protestants in urban Canada was relatively insignificant . </P> <P> Ciani (2008) concludes that support of World War I fostered an identity among Irish Catholics as loyal citizens and helped integrate them into the social fabric of the nation . Rev. Michael Fallon, the Catholic bishop of London, sided with the Protestants against the French Catholics . His primary motive was to advance the cause of Irish Catholics in Canada and abroad; he had significant support from the Vatican . He opposed the French Canadian Catholics, especially by opposing bilingual education . French Canadians did not participate in Fallon's efforts to support the war effort and became more marginalized in Ontario politics and society . </P> <P> Today, the impact of the heavy 19th - century Irish immigration to Ontario is evident as those who report Irish extraction in the province number close to 2 million people or almost half the total Canadians who claim Irish ancestry . In 2004, March 17 was proclaimed "Irish Heritage Day" by the Ontario Legislature in recognition of the immense Irish contribution to the development of the Province . </P> <P> Ontario sustains a network of Irish language enthusiasts, many of whom see the language as part of their ethnic heritage . Ontario is also home to Gaeltacht Bhuan Mheiriceá Thuaidh (the Permanent North American Gaeltacht), an area which hosts cultural activities for Irish speakers and learners and has been recognized by the Irish government . </P>

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