Monday, March 30, 2026

Michael Rousseau, Air Canada’s CEO, to Step Down Amid Backlash Over Comments After Crash

 Michael Rousseau, Air Canada’s CEO, to Step Down Amid Backlash Over Comments After Crash - The New York Times

Michael Rousseau’s mostly English statement after a fatal runway collision drew sharp criticism. The airline said it would emphasize French fluency in its search for a successor.

Michael Rousseau, an Air Canada veteran, took over as chief executive of the airline in 2021. Photo by Nick Lachance|Toronto Star via Getty Images.Credit...