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Air Canada CEO to retire after English-only condolence controversy

Rousseau’s planned departure comes after criticism that he issued condolences only in English following a deadly airport disaster.

Published Mar 30, 2026, 10:17 AM EDT | WFMZZ

Air Canada said Monday that CEO Michael Rousseau will retire later this year. The announcement follows controversy over his failure to issue condolences both in English and French after a fatal airport disaster.