Monday, 8 November 2021

‘Unacceptable’: outrage as Air Canada chief gives Quebec speech in English

Michael Rousseau’s decision not to speak French in Quebec address inflames longstanding grievances over linguistic rights The head of Canada’s largest airline is facing public outrage and calls for his resignation after giving a speech in English to business leaders in Quebec – a misstep that has inflamed longstanding grievances over linguistic rights and protections in the country’s lone Francophone province. The row began last week, when in his first major public appearance as head of Air Canada, Michael Rousseau chose to address the city’s chamber of commerce without speaking French. Continue reading...
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