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EPISODE · Mar 27, 2026 · 5 MIN

Why does it matter that Air Canada's CEO can't speak French

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Canada recognizes both English and French as official languages under the Official Languages Act Canada. That means federal institutions—and companies closely tied to national identity—are expected to serve the public in both languages. While Air Canada is now a private company, it was formerly a Crown corporation, and it still has legal obligations to provide services in both English and French.Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/today-explained--6659607/support.Don’t miss our latest episodes! follow us to stay updates with fresh news everyday. Let’s keep the support our podcast to serve update news entire the world!

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