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Carney slams Air Canada CEO for English-only remarks after crash

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Prime Minister Mark Carney publicly criticized Air Canada CEO Michael Rousseau for offering condolences after a fatal crash in English but not in French, creating a reputational and political issue for the carrier. The episode is unlikely to drive immediate market moves but raises the prospect of heightened scrutiny and potential customer backlash in francophone regions.

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Prime Minister Mark Carney publicly criticized Air Canada CEO Michael Rousseau for offering condolences after a fatal crash in English but not in French, creating a reputational and political issue for the carrier. The episode is unlikely to drive immediate market moves but raises the prospect of heightened scrutiny and potential customer backlash in francophone regions.

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