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Senior civil servants explored offering Indigenous-language training to federal employees and possible exemptions to those who already speak one from requiring fluency in both English and French, newly released documents show.
Canada s official languages commissioner said Tuesday his office received a "tidal wave" of complaints last year, triggered by the appointment of a governor general who isn t fluent in French and an English-only speech delivered by Air Canada s CEO.
Canada s official languages commissioner said Tuesday his office received a tidal wave of complaints last year, triggered by the appointment of a governor general who isn t fluent in French and an English-only speech delivered by Air Canada s CEO.
MONTREAL - Events broadcast live on the prime minister's Facebook page must be accessible in French and English, according to the commissioner of official languages, who said the Privy Council Office failed to meet its obligations under Canada's language laws.