'Blow up myths about the English-speaking community' | The Corner Booth

When there’s a complaint about languages in this country, it often lands on Raymond Théberge’s desk. As the commissioner of Official Languages of Canada since 2018, Théberge is tasked with protecting language rights, both English and French, in federal institutions. He joined hosts Bill Brownstein and Aaron Rand on this week’s episode of The Corner Booth at the Snowdon Deli to talk about support for bilingualism across the country and how to build bridges with linguistic communities in Quebec. A good example of the types of complaints Official Languages of Canada might receive was the double whammy in 2021-2022 of two high-profile Canadians — Governor General Mary Simon and Air Canada CEO Michael Rousseau — and their inability to speak French. Subscribe to The Gazette on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@UCiiiXY1ue6nb7iqY8o8f62w You can also find The Gazette on: X: https://twitter.com/mtlgazette TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@mtlgazette LinkedIn: https://ca.linkedin.com/company/the-montreal-gazette Bluesky: https://bsky.app/profile/mtlgazette.bsky.social The Montreal Gazette is the oldest daily newspaper in Quebec, founded in 1778, and publishes in English, serving the greater Montreal area. It covers local, national, and international news with a focus on politics, culture, and community issues relevant to Quebecers.