Air Canada CEO Resigns Amid Language Controversy

0:00Air Canada CEO Michael Russo is stepping down by the end of the third quarter this year, right after backlash over his English-only condolence. Video following a deadly runway crash. The accident happened on March 22nd at New York's LaGuardia Airport, where an air-Canada jazfly from Montreal smashed into a fire truck. Right after landing, killing two pilots, including Quebec native Antoine Forrest. That video, posted with French subtitles, only had Russo saying bonjour and mercy, sparking outrage since the airlines headquartered in. French speaking Montreal. Prime Minister Mark Carney called the move appropriate and stressed the next CEO must be bilingual, while Quebec premiered France while ago saluted the decision and demanded a French speaker to replace him. Canada's transport minister thanked Russo for his service, but the whole saga highlights ongoing language tensions at the airline, especially after. Russo promised back in February 2021 to learn French, but admitted he still struggles.

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