 Canadian French is a frequently used umbrella term for the varieties of French used in Canada including Quebec French.Formerly it was used to refer solely to Quebec French and the closely related varieties of Ontario and Western Canada, in contrast with Acadian French, which is spoken in some areas of eastern Quebec (Gaspé Peninsula), New Brunswick, Nova Scotia, Prince Edward Island and Newfoundland & Labrador.The term "joual" is commonly used to refer to Quebec French (when considered a basilect) associated with the working class, characterized by certain features often perceived as incorrect or bad.