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Off the Record / Re: [Canada] Canadian Politics...

Last post by Jacob - Today at 02:34:03 AM

I meant that Air Canada is subject to the Official Languages Act, not its CEO.

This report is from 2016. Nothing has changed because there is no consequences for ignoring complaints.

https://www.clo-ocol.gc.ca/en/publications/annual-reports-other-reports-parliament/2016/special-report-parliament-air-canada-road-increased-compliance-through-effective-enforcement-regime

I leave you with this quote from 1976

There is hardly a technical or administrative problem in language reform that Air Canada could not solve if its attitude were different. From the start, the Corporation's approach to language has been fearful, defensive and negative. No wonder so many of its employees seem to have the impression that respecting the official language preferences of paying passengers on the State airline is not a high priority. And no wonder reasonable wishes of its own employees to work at least part of the time in their preferred language have caused near trauma.

Keith Spicer, Commissioner of Official Languages, Sixth Annual Report, 1976

I see. Thanks.

Whether the CEO is legally required to be bilingual at this stage or not, I agree that the basically unilingual condolences to the family of the deceased Quebec pilot is fucking disgraceful.

I also agree that the anemic implementation of the official languages act in general is reprehensible. Its proper implementation should be a point of pride in Canada, for all Canadians, whether or not they're bilingual, Francophone, or Anglophone. Air Canada, of all fucking organizations, should be a shining example of this and that it isn't is straight up shameful.

#2

Off the Record / Re: [Canada] Canadian Politics...

Last post by Jacob - Today at 02:22:22 AM

The Official Languages Act.

It is why you here everything in French and English when you take a flight.

Yeah that last part I'm familiar with. It's also why there's French labels on our groceries.

I'm not familiar enough with the Official Languages Act to know whether executives of affected organizations are required to be bilingual. But I guess that's the case then? And Air Canada is still subject to the official languages act it seems, in spite of being privately held?

And then they tried to exploit a bit of leniency with a "he's not fully bilingual, but he'll get there... give him a bit of grace" and then he did sweet fuck all about it in that time?

If that's the case I'm absolutely in favour of Air Canada getting slapped down for that. That's bullshit.

And I'm in favour of that on two separate grounds. 1: because I support our official bilingualism policies; and 2: because corporations and rich executives should not get away with ignoring our laws. Fuck that.

#3

Off the Record / Re: [Canada] Canadian Politics...

Last post by Zoupa - Today at 02:16:18 AM

I meant that Air Canada is subject to the Official Languages Act, not its CEO.

This report is from 2016. Nothing has changed because there is no consequences for ignoring complaints.

https://www.clo-ocol.gc.ca/en/publications/annual-reports-other-reports-parliament/2016/special-report-parliament-air-canada-road-increased-compliance-through-effective-enforcement-regime

I leave you with this quote from 1976

There is hardly a technical or administrative problem in language reform that Air Canada could not solve if its attitude were different. From the start, the Corporation's approach to language has been fearful, defensive and negative. No wonder so many of its employees seem to have the impression that respecting the official language preferences of paying passengers on the State airline is not a high priority. And no wonder reasonable wishes of its own employees to work at least part of the time in their preferred language have caused near trauma.

Keith Spicer, Commissioner of Official Languages, Sixth Annual Report, 1976

#4

Off the Record / Re: The Off Topic Topic

Last post by Valmy - Today at 02:12:37 AM

Were you guys aware that Pakistan and Afghanistan are fighting these days as well?

Yep. Ukraine vs. Russia. The USA and Israel vs. Iran and Lebanon. Pakistan vs. Afghanistan.

Probably a bunch of civil wars going on I am not aware of.

#5

Off the Record / Re: [Canada] Canadian Politics...

Last post by crazy canuck - Today at 02:11:35 AM

The Official Languages Act.

It is why you here everything in French and English when you take a flight.

#6

Off the Record / Re: Iran War

Last post by Jacob - Today at 02:10:36 AM

Yeah I did a search and found the same thing, which seems to indicate 70% support, which is slightly less bad than the 90% you initially said.

Still not great though.

#7

Off the Record / Re: The Off Topic Topic

Last post by Valmy - Today at 02:08:48 AM

Since we need some levity, opening day is not going well for the Pirates and Skenes.

LOL.

The Pirates get 2 runs in the first. "Oh hell yeah guys! This is going to be the year!" And then in the bottom of the first inning the season is over.

#8

Off the Record / Re: Iran War

Last post by Valmy - Today at 02:07:35 AM

Yeah, it's all just haphazard bullshit.

I really feel sorry for the families of the US military, knowing that their loved ones are being put in harms way so recklessly.

Maybe for the 10% who aren't rabid MAGA.

What's the source of your number?

Just my bitterness that right wing nuts fill the military. Which is why I found it absurd they would ever "refuse illegal orders". Look I am sure some principled moral people are in the armed forces but...they don't seem the majority.

https://mma.prnewswire.com/media/2448117/PR___GOVX_Presidential_Pulse_Check.pdf

It isn't unanimous or anything. But clearly the overwhelming majority of the military wants this. It is better that it is the people who vote for this and support it who have to do it.

#9

Off the Record / Re: What does a TRUMP presiden...

Last post by Valmy - Today at 01:59:52 AM

What are the odds that Trump gets bills printed with his face on them before the end of his term?

There is a non-zero chance. There is probably an even greater chance that his face will soon be embossed on all of our passports.

It is just going to keep getting stupider. His birthday is going to be a federal holiday soon.

#10

Off the Record / Re: What does a TRUMP presiden...

Last post by Jacob - Today at 01:46:00 AM

What are the odds that Trump gets bills printed with his face on them before the end of his term?