How English-only condolences undid one of Canada's top CEOs
The episode is the latest reminder of the complicated politics around language and identity in Canada.
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The episode is the latest reminder of the complicated politics around language and identity in Canada.
Air Canada announced CEO Michael Rousseau's retirement following controversy over his English-only condolence message after a fatal airport disaster.
Air Canada CEO Michael Rousseau will retire later this year after controversy over his English-only condolence message following a fatal airport disaster.
Air Canada announced CEO Michael Rousseau's retirement after criticism over his English-only condolence message following a deadly crash at New York's LaGuardia Airport.
Air Canada CEO Michael Rousseau will retire later this year after his English-only condolence message following a deadly crash was criticized.
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