Former Quebec Finance Minister Monique Jerome-Forget, Air Canada’s CEO, has been described as “slightly pathetic”, condemning his “contempt” for Quebecars for his speech in English last fall.
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“I think he’s so proficient in languages. Having lived in Montreal for many years and speaking no better than (French) after taking courses since November, he’s not gifted, that’s for sure,” Ms. Jérôme- Forget was interviewed on LCN on Monday.
According to her, Michael Rousseau made a “big mistake” when he chose to speak only in English.
“Listen, he’s in a bad place. It’s clear he made a big mistake, we know. It’s a big big mistake to despise the Cubans. I’m not a very nationalist, but I’m despised this man. He felt a little sorry there, ”she commented.
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