Air Canada Foundation makes an impact

The Air Canada Foundation has released its 2025 Impact Report, outlining the meaningful difference it made in communities across Canada through its charitable partnerships, fundraising initiatives and the engagement of Air Canada employees nationwide.

Through its programs and collaborations with Canadian-registered charities, the Foundation remains committed to improving the health and well-being of children and youth.

Its work is guided by three core pillars: Health, supporting pediatric hospitals and community organizations to improve health outcomes; Protection, addressing socio-economic adversity and the impacts of trauma so children can experience a healthy childhood; and Dreams, fostering hope and resilience for seriously ill, impoverished or vulnerable children.

Michael Rousseau, President and Chief Executive Officer at Air Canada, said: “In 2025, the Air Canada Foundation continued to strengthen its impact for children and families across the country, something we, at Air Canada, are all deeply proud of. A heartfelt thank you to our steadfast partners, generous donors, dedicated Air Canada employees and retirees who play an essential role in helping us deliver meaningful support where it is needed most.”

Louise-Hélène Sénécal, Chair, Air Canada Foundation, pointed out that: “Our 2025 impact report reflects what becomes possible when compassion and collaboration come together. Across the country, we are proud to support children and youth in accessing essential medical care, feeling safe and supported, and experiencing moments that open new possibilities.”

And said Sénécal: “I’d like to thank our previous Chair, Priscille LeBlanc, for her commitment, vision and leadership, which helped make this year’s success possible. I look forward to carrying this work forward, alongside our dedicated partners, donors, employees and volunteers, who continue to support children and youth in reaching their full potential.”

In 2025, the Foundation raised $2.1 million, including $1.3 million net from its annual fundraising golf tournament. It also raised 42 million Aeroplan points, with 27.5 million donated during Aeroplan’s annual Points Matching Week. These points fuel the Foundation’s Hospital Transportation Program, which helps connect sick children to essential medical care across Canada. Nearly $1.8 million was invested directly into communities nationwide.

The Foundation also responded to eight humanitarian crises, supporting appeals, donating airline tickets and helping deploy three humanitarian partners and networks for emergency response.

Working alongside 473 charitable partners, the Foundation delivered programs that directly supported children and families. In 2025, it:

• Hosted seven Autism Aviation Day events, supporting more than 130 families as children on the autism spectrum experienced the full pre-flight process in a supportive environment
• Provided 605 trips through the Hospital Transportation Program to help children access essential medical care
• Realized 1,113 dreams for children and youth
• Supported more than 550,000 meal deliveries to address food insecurity

Air Canada employees continued to play a vital role in advancing the Foundation’s mission. In 2025, employees donated more than $70,000 and over 900 employees volunteered at 28 events across the country.

Go to www.aircanada.com/foundation for more.