Canadian linguists urge Prime Minister Carney to use Canadian English spelling in official documents
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Summary
Canadian linguists and language experts are calling on Prime Minister Mark Carney to stop using British English spellings in official government documents and instead use Canadian English spelling standards. The controversy centers on the use of British spellings like 'analyse' and 'glamour' in the fiscal budget, with experts arguing this undermines Canadian linguistic identity and pride. The article discusses the historical context of Canadian English and the push for linguistic consistency in government communications.
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Eagle-eyed linguists and editors have spotted British spellings — like 'analyse' and 'glamour' — in Carney's fiscal budget.
Canadian English has been the standard in government communications for decades.
Linguists argue this is a matter of 'pride' and maintaining Canadian linguistic identity.
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