Yes, we’ve apparently reached the point where even a font can spark a political statement.
Let’s get something straight: Calibri is not a political ideology. It is a readable font.
My name is Craig Boassaly.I’m a Canadian design accessibility trainer—which basically means I spend my days helping designers make digital content that ensures people can read things without cursing at their screens.
Accessibility isn’t a trend or a culture-war talking point. It’s practical, everyday life:
- It’s your grandmother trying to read her pension statement.
- It’s a newcomer navigating an immigration form at midnight.
- It’s a student with dyslexia wondering, “Is this difficult… or did someone choose a font that looks nice in a poster but fails on a screen?”
A font is not a revolution. But it is a decision.
And every day, governments choose: Do we make information clearer, or harder? Do we design for the public, or for the few who already read comfortably?
Calibri isn’t glamorous. It isn’t trendy. It’s simply legible—consistently, quietly, and reliably.
And in any serious country, clarity should never depend on your age, your eyesight, your reading speed, or who happens to hold office.
So yes, I support the continued use of Calibri in government communication.
Not because it’s fashionable, but because it works for the majority of real people in real situations.
At Eliquo, we train teams across Canada to build accessible, readable digital content—websites, documents, forms, videos, and everything in between. That’s our lane. That’s our expertise. And we take it seriously.
If a font helps citizens better understand their own rights, benefits, or obligations, that should be a straightforward decision—not a headline.
And while some may debate symbolism, we’ll be over here doing the practical work: helping governments and organizations choose tools that serve everyone, including the people who need clarity the most.
Because sometimes the most responsible choice isn’t loud. It’s just readable. Like Calibri.