Air Canada CEO criticized for English-only condolence message, PM says he's 'very disappointed'

Air Canada CEO criticized for English-only condolence message, PM says he's 'very disappointed'

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The CEO of Air Canada Michael Rousseau is being summoned to testify at the House of Commons official languages committee over his English-only condolence message addressing the fatal Air Canada jet crash in New York.

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