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Controversy over Canadian PM not using Canadian English

Canadian linguists are upset over Prime Minister Mark Carney’s abandonment of their country’s...

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15.10 22 Dec 2025


Controversy over Canadian PM not using Canadian English


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15.10 22 Dec 2025


Canadian linguists are upset over Prime Minister Mark Carney’s abandonment of their country’s spelling rules in official documentation. A group of disgruntled linguists have now written an open letter to the PM, requesting he cease and desist.

Joining Seán to discuss is one of the signatories, John Chew, Editor-in-Chief of the Canadian English Dictionary…

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