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Air Canada 2026 annual meeting and proxy circular
Board of Directors offer their deepest condolences and sympathy to everyone affected by tragic ac...
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[{"type":"text","content":"Air Canada 2026 annual meeting and proxy circular\nBoard of Directors offer their deepest condolences and sympathy to everyone affected by tragic accident involving AC8646 MONTRÉAL, March 30, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Air Canada’s Notice of 2026 annual meeting of shareholders and management proxy circular (the “circular”) is being published and filed today where required. “As we do every year, my fellow Board members and I look forward to reporting to shareholders about Air Canada’s achievements since we last gathered, and hearing from them about what’s on their minds,” said Vagn Sørensen, Chair of the Board. “This year, we will do so only weeks after the tragic accident involving Air Canada Express Flight AC8646 as it landed at New York LaGuardia Airport on March 22, 2026. We offer our deepest condolences to the families and friends of the Jazz Captain and First Officer who lost their lives. We are all profoundly grateful for the actions they took to save the lives of others. Finally, we extend our sincerest sympathies and regret for the distress and any physical injuries experienced by the passengers, crew members and firefighters who were affected by this terrible accident,” he added. Business of the meeting The circular contains important information about the matters to be voted on at the meeting, including the election of directors, the appointment of auditors, an advisory vote on executive compensation, an increase in the number of shares reserved for issuance under our long-term incentive plan, the ratification to 2029 of our current shareholder rights plan, and a shareholder proposal. Our circular also describes the governance practices of our board of directors, which includes our approach and planning in respect of Board renewal and CEO succession, which have been a continuing priority. We also review our approach to executive compensation, including a detailed description of the board's assessment of the performance of Air Canada’s named executive officers for fiscal 2025 and related compensation decisions. Compensation for 2025 reflects Air Canada's overall performance. It takes into consideration solid financial results, capped by an exceptional fourth quarter, despite significant headwinds, as well as non-financial performance...