"Michael Rousseau announced Monday he would step down by the end of the third quarter, days after releasing a statement about a fatal runway collision that was delivered almost entirely in English."
"In bilingual Canada, that's a career-ending mistake. Air Canada is headquartered in Montreal and legally required to offer services in both English and French."
"Quebec lawmakers voted unanimously for Rousseau's resignation. Canada's prime minister said he was 'very disappointed.' Montreal's mayor said Rousseau 'lost the respect of our Francophone community.'"
Michael Rousseau, CEO of Air Canada, announced his resignation following backlash over a condolence video regarding a fatal runway collision. The video was predominantly in English, which is a significant issue in bilingual Canada. The collision involved an Air Canada Express flight and resulted in the deaths of both pilots. Quebec lawmakers unanimously called for Rousseau's resignation, and public figures expressed disappointment in his handling of the situation. Air Canada plans to prioritize French fluency in the search for a new CEO.
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