The Air Canada Foundation hosted its 14th annual Golf Tournament on Tuesday at Club de golf Le Mirage in Terrebonne, Québec, raising a record-breaking $1.5 million to support the health and well-being of children and youth across Canada. This milestone event also celebrated the Foundation's lifetime fundraising total surpassing $20 million since its inception in 2012.
Record-Breaking Fundraising Event
The tournament welcomed 375 guests and over 100 sponsors, including corporate partners, suppliers, and vendors, making it the Foundation's largest fundraiser of the year. The funds raised will be disbursed through the Foundation's annual grants program, providing assistance for children and youth from equity-deserving communities and empowering them to reach their full potential.
Michael Rousseau, President and Chief Executive Officer at Air Canada, expressed his gratitude: "I want to thank every participant for having joined us for this very special occasion. I've had the privilege of being part of this event for quite a few years now and I remain amazed by the generosity of our guests, friends and partners, year after year. It takes a lot of people to pull this tournament together every year and I want to express my sincere gratitude to all our employees and retirees who volunteered this week and volunteer year-round in the Foundation's events. Since 2012, the Foundation has raised $20 million raised for children across the country, an important accomplishment and I speak on behalf of everyone at Air Canada when I say this: thank you to every single person who has donated in the past 14 years. Thank you for sharing our mission and thank you for making a difference."
Community and Volunteer Support
The tournament was organized and hosted by 50 Air Canada employee and retiree volunteers. The Dr. Clown Foundation, a long-term partner, was on site to interact with guests, participate in photos, and share the impact of its therapeutic clown programs in hospitals and Indigenous communities. Sylas, this year's Air Canada Foundation Hospital Transportation Program Ambassador, and Alessandro, representing pediatric hospitals in British Columbia and Quebec, ran a popular lemonade stand that raised nearly $10,000.
Louise-Hélène Sénécal, Chair of the Air Canada Foundation, commented: "There is a lot to be proud of. Not only have we reached an incredible milestone, but days like these remind us all of how important and dear to so many people the Foundation's mission is. A heartfelt thank you to all of our participants, this year and every year before, and also to our volunteers for their support in helping us make a lasting difference in the lives of children and families."
Impact on Children and Youth
In 2025, the Air Canada Foundation donated $1.8 million to 473 charitable organizations across Canada. These donations helped provide approximately 550,000 meals to address food insecurity, including vital support for schools in Indigenous communities and healthy meals for children during summer when schools are closed. The Foundation also helped realize 1,113 dreams for children facing adversity.
