“I’ve been able to live in Montreal without speaking French, and I think that’s a testament to the city of Montreal,” Michael Rousseau said after making a major speech to the city\u0027s business community.
had already taken to Twitter Tuesday to warn Air Canada that its directors ought to be prepared to make their speeches in French in Montreal. Jolin-Barrette had obviously been tipped off that Rousseau’s speech would be in English.
The reporter then asked, in English: “How can you live in Montreal without speaking French? Is it easy?” Rousseau was appointed president and CEO of Air Canada in February, and has occupied top positions at the airline since 2007. Prior to that, he was an executive with the Hudson’s Bay Company.Article content
Rousseau’s comments come at a particularly sensitive time in Quebec, as the National Assembly debates Bill 96, a law to strengthen the status of French in the province.in the National Assembly Wednesday evening, as parliamentarians debated the bill.Article content
Canada Latest News, Canada Headlines
Similar News:You can also read news stories similar to this one that we have collected from other news sources.
Air Canada suspends more than 800 unvaccinated workers under new federal rulesAir Canada has suspended more than 800 employees for not being fully vaccinated against COVID-19 in line with federal rules.
Read more »
'Beading is medicine': Intricate map connects Indigenous artists across Canada, U.S.A patchwork beaded map of Canada and the U.S. has created a deep sense of connection and collective therapy for Indigenous artists across Turtle Island, or North America, with funds from the project going towards beading programs in both countries.
Read more »
Tech exec David Cohen confirmed as next U.S. ambassador to CanadaThe Senate has confirmed David Cohen, a tech executive who once served as chief of staff to the mayor of Philadelphia, to be the next U.S. ambassador to Canada.
Read more »
Elections Canada probed how many Canadians have a 'conspiracy mindset'Elections Canada was curious to know how many Canadians believed in conspiracy theories in the lead up to the recent federal vote. The federal agency in charge of running elections commissioned its first stand-alone survey into the level of trust Canadians had in the electoral process.
Read more »