The Canadian Association of Second-Language Teachers conducted a survey to determine how many people usually remain in that profession. People were asked questions about second-language teaching and about the second-language teaching profession. The information gathered on this topic revealed that people were leaving second-language teaching after barely five years. According to them, their administration or school board would commonly fail to provide them with sufficient support in terms of resources, professional development, and so on.
Of course, we invest tremendous efforts into promoting second-language teaching. That's where I have spent my whole career. I find it unbelievable that people do not like this profession, but it all depends on the forces or issues that determine how interest in specific subjects is distributed. Currently, in Canada, there is a great deal of interest in sciences and technologies, as well as in mathematics, mother tongue and literacy.
Existing research indicates that the use of a second language provides young Canadians with a slew of benefits. Those of us who speak a second language do not see why this profession is less valued than others in certain regions of the country.