# Air Canada Chooses Anko van der Werff, Who Speaks French, as CEO After Language Backlash

- Published: 2026-07-08T15:52:53Z
- Updated: 2026-07-09T18:27:58Z
- Section: World
- Language: English (en)
- Source: The New York Times — https://www.nytimes.com/2026/07/08/world/canada/air-canada-ceo-french-backlash-crash.html
- Tags: The New York Times · World
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Michael Rousseau, who prompted widespread criticism with a largely English condolence video following a crash in March, will retire.

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