Tue, 21-Oct-2025

Air Canada boss in hot water over lack of French proficiency

MONTREAL – The chief executive of Canada’s flagship airline, Air Canada, apologized Thursday for his lack of French proficiency after the revelation landed him in hot water in Quebec — a staunch defender of the language of Moliere. Michael Rousseau pledged he would work on improving his French as he apologized for causing offense by … Read more

Air Canada plans to dismiss half of its employees amid business crisis

Air Canada

Largest Canadian airline, Air Canada plans to dismiss half of its workforce due to huge business loss during COVID-19 outbreak. Air Canada plans to lay off its employees after reducing flights by 95 percent, the airline said in an email to employees. With about 38,000 employees, the airline company says it does not expect a return … Read more