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Thursday, 7/9, 01:46 AM

Air Canada Names a French-Speaking CEO After a Language Backlash

  • Air Canada has named Anko van der Werff, the Dutch head of Scandinavian Airlines, as its next chief executive, choosing a leader who can speak French after a controversy over language at the top of the Montreal-based carrier.
  • He will take over from Michael Rousseau, who is retiring.

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