Linguists Criticize Carney for Using British Spelling in Canada

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Linguists Criticize Carney for Using British Spelling in Canada
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Canadian language experts have urged Prime Minister Mark Carney to use Canadian spelling in official documents instead of British spellings, emphasizing that Canadian English reflects national identity and history. The letter highlights the importance of maintaining Canadian linguistic distinctions, especially in government communications, and questions recent deviations from this standard. The issue is compounded by Carney's UK experience, which may influence his language choices.

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