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Carney Slams Air Canada CEO for English-Only Message

3/26/2026

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  • Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney criticized Air Canada Chief Executive Officer Michael Rousseau for an English-only condolence message after a deadly New York crash, saying it lacked compassion.
  • Carney noted that pilot Antoine Forest is a French-speaking Quebecer, underscoring bilingual communication in Canada.
  • Industry Minister Mélanie Joly condemned the message, calling it a matter of moral leadership.
  • Canadian officials are collaborating with U.S. counterparts to investigate the crash.