24 h. ago Trump asks how Liberian leader learned English, Liberia’s official language

English is Liberia's official language, though multiple Indigenous languages are spoken there as well.

Politics

25 h. ago Trump praises Liberian leader on English, his native tongue: ‘Where did you learn to speak so beautifully?’

'Thank you, and such good English... Where were you educated?' Trump said

Politics

38 h. ago Trump praises Liberian leader on English — his native tongue

Washington — U.S. President Donald Trump complimented the president of Liberia Wednesday on his English-speaking skills — despite English being the official language of the West African nation. Trump was hosting a White House lunch with African leaders Wednesday, and — after brief remarks from President Joseph Boakai — asked the business graduate where he […]

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3 d. ago Spears: How official languages absurdity shuts down information at the NCC

The federal agency had, laudably, made all access-to-information documents available on the web — until the languages watchdog said it was breaking the rules. Now we'll all be in the dark even more about government policies.

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2 w. ago Languages commissioner concerned about supervisors' language use after survey results

One in five public servants report that senior managers don't always use both official languages in their interactions with staff.

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2 w. ago Language watchdog calls out public service management over survey results

One in five public servants report that senior managers don't always use both official languages in their interactions with staff.

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3 w. ago New language requirements for public service supervisors don't go far enough, says official languages commissioner

Raymond Théberge wants the Treasury Board to develop mechanisms to ensure language rights are protected in the public service

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