# Canadian official language rights and compliance > Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/canadian-official-language-rights-and-compliance > Updated: 2026-10-26T10:13:54.000Z. Sources: 4. Developments: 2. Commissioner of Official Languages Kelly Burke has reported a significant increase in admissible complaints, with 4,110 cases for 2025-2026—nearly quadruple the previous year’s total. A major driver of these complaints involves public services, including criticism of unilingual communication by leaders during crises. To address a “concerning trend” of unilingualism, Burke recommended mandatory official language training for federal public service managers by March 2028. The Commissioner also highlighted the necessity of a “Francophone lens” in government artificial intelligence strategies. Despite these administrative challenges, a follow-up survey indicates sustained public support for official bilingualism. Approximately 89% of respondents support the objectives of the Official Languages Act, with 94% of Canadians expecting federal services to be offered in both English and French. There is also broad consensus that political leaders should be bilingual and address the public in both languages, particularly during crises. ## Timeline ### 2026-10-26: Canada Official Languages Survey shows sustained public support The 2026 Official Languages Follow-up Survey reveals that 89% of Canadians support the Official Languages Act, maintaining strong national commitment to bilingualism and federal service accessibility. 4 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/canada-official-languages-survey-shows-sustained-public-support ### 2026-10-08: Canada Official Languages Commissioner reports surge in complaints Canada’s Commissioner of Official Languages reports a nearly fourfold increase in complaints, citing issues with public services, leadership unilingualism, and the need for AI language strategies. 3 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/canada-official-languages-commissioner-reports-surge-in-complaints --- Cite as: Canadian official language rights and compliance. CLSTR, https://clstr.news/situations/canadian-official-language-rights-and-compliance