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Air Canada CEO will retire this year after his English-only crash message was criticized

Air Canada CEO Stepping Down After Crash Message Backlash Air Canada announced its CEO Michael Rousseau will retire later this year following criticism over his English-only condolence message after a deadly New York crash. The incident sparked controversy given Canada's bilingual requirements and the airline's francophone customer base. His departure marks a significant leadership change at the major carrier.