This is pretty amazing, and is a tremendous testament to the importance of good grammar.  Not knowing the difference in the usage of “two”, “to” and “too” are bad enough, but the costly nature of this punctuation is amazing!  Here’s the link (from Broadband Reports):  globeandmail.com : ‘A basic rule of punctuation’

It could be the most costly piece of punctuation in Canada.

Can you find the blunder?

Language buffs take note — Page 7 of the contract states: The agreement “shall continue in force for a period of five years from the date it is made, and thereafter for successive five year terms, unless and until terminated by one year prior notice in writing by either party.”

Rogers’ intent in 2002 was to lock into a long-term deal of at least five years. But when regulators with the Canadian Radio-television and Telecommunications Commission (CRTC) parsed the wording, they reached another conclusion.

Parents, teach your children well. It could come back to bite them later!

Jonathan

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