Summary
The CEO of Air Canada, Michael Rousseau, apologized for delivering a condolence message only in English following a deadly runway crash at LaGuardia airport. His limited French skills drew criticism, particularly after the passing of French Canadian pilot Antoine Forest. Rousseau has faced calls to resign, but he stated he is working to improve his French.
Key Facts
- Michael Rousseau is the CEO of Air Canada.
- A collision at LaGuardia airport killed two pilots, including French Canadian Antoine Forest.
- Rousseau apologized for not delivering his condolence message in French.
- Prime Minister Mark Carney and Quebec Premier François Legault criticized the message.
- Rousseau lives in Montreal but does not speak French fluently despite taking lessons.
- Canada's Official Languages Act requires public communications in both English and French.
- Investigations are ongoing regarding the crash, which involved a plane hitting a fire truck.
- Air Canada started as a public corporation and remains under the Official Languages Act.
