Mark Carney criticism

Air Canada CEO Apologises for English-Only Message After Fatal Crash

Air Canada CEO Apologises for English-Only Message After Fatal Crash

Ottawa (Rajeev Sharma): Air Canada CEO Michael Rousseau on Thursday apologised for issuing condolences only in English following a fatal plane crash, drawing criticism from Mark Carney. Rousseau said he was “deeply saddened” that his inability to speak French shifted attention away from the grief of victims’ families. The controversy erupted after an Air Canada aircraft collided with a fire truck while landing at LaGuardia Airport, resulting in the deaths of both pilots. Prime Minister Carney criticised the English-only message, calling it a lack of “judgment” and “compassion,” especially given that French is one of Canada’s official languages. Although Air…
Read More