New Zealand official English status sparks fierce backlash
#NewZealand #LanguagePolicyNew Zealand's law recognizing English as an official language alongside Māori and sign language draws criticism as "virtue signalling" and an "embarrassing waste of time," risking marginalization of minority languages. Critics urge focus on real problems. read more
Air Canadas English-Only Condolence Sparks Outrage
#AirCanada #LanguagePolicyMark Carney criticized Air Canada's CEO for offering condolences only in English after a fatal LaGuardia crash, calling it a lack of judgment. The Prime Minister also expressed disappointment, stressing the airline's duty to communicate in both official languages. read more
Trump Administration Set to Make English Official Language of US
#TrumpAdministration #LanguagePolicyDonald Trump plans to sign an executive order making English the US's official language, rescinding a mandate for language assistance. The US has never had a federal national language in its history, with hundreds spoken, especially Spanish. read more