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Michael Rousseau
Executive
Michael Rousseau is the CEO of Air Canada.
Notable Quotes
"I sincerely apologize for this, but I am continuing my efforts to improve."View Story →
"It has been my great honour to work with the dedicated and talented people of Air Canada and to represent our outstanding organisation."View Story →
"I sincerely apologise for this, but I am continuing my efforts to improve."View Story →
"I am deeply saddened that my inability to speak French has diverted attention from the profound grief of the families."View Story →
"I am deeply saddened that my inability to speak French has diverted attention from the profound grief of the families and the great resilience of Air Canada’s employees."View Story →
"It has been my great honour to work with the dedicated and talented people of Air Canada."View Story →
"I am 'deeply saddened' that it had taken attention away from those who are grieving."View Story →
"I sincerely apologize for this, but I am continuing my efforts to improve."View Story →
"I sincerely apologize for this, but I am continuing my efforts to improve."View Story →
Related Stories
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.
March 31, 2026Air Canada CEO to retire after criticism for English-only condolence video
Michael Rousseau faced calls to resign for his English-only message after the fatal Air Canada collision at LaGuardia airport.
March 30, 2026Air Canada CEO 'deeply saddened' his poor French skills distracted from victims of crash
Michael Rousseau has faced calls to resign for not speaking French in his message after the LaGuardia crash, which killed two Air Canada pilots.
March 26, 2026Carney says Air Canada's English-only message after LaGuardia crash 'lacks compassion'
The CEO of Air Canada is under fire for the condolence video, as one of the pilots killed is French Canadian.
March 25, 2026