Mark Carney accuses Air Canada boss of ‘lack of judgment and compassion’ after deadly crash

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26 Mar 2026 • 8:21 PM MYT
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  • Mark Carney criticised Air Canada's CEO, Michael Rousseau, for a "lack of judgment and compassion" regarding a condolence video.
  • Rousseau's four-minute message, addressed to victims' families, was delivered almost entirely in English, with only two words spoken in French.
  • The Canadian Prime Minister expressed disappointment, highlighting Air Canada's responsibility to communicate in both of Canada's official languages.
  • The video message followed a fatal Air Canada jet crash at New York's LaGuardia Airport, which resulted in the deaths of two pilots.
  • Mr Carney also confirmed that Ottawa is collaborating with US officials to investigate the aforementioned crash.

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