The Air Canada Foundation has released its 2025 Impact Report, detailing the significant contributions made to communities across Canada through charitable partnerships, fundraising initiatives, and employee engagement. The report underscores the Foundation's commitment to improving the health and well-being of children and youth.
Core Pillars of the Foundation's Work
The Foundation's efforts are guided by three core pillars: Health, Protection, and Dreams. The Health pillar focuses on supporting pediatric hospitals and community organizations to enhance health outcomes. Protection addresses socio-economic adversity and trauma, ensuring children experience a healthy childhood. Dreams fosters hope and resilience for seriously ill, impoverished, or vulnerable children.
Leadership Comments
Michael Rousseau, President and CEO of Air Canada, expressed pride in the Foundation's impact, thanking partners, donors, employees, and retirees for their essential role. Louise-Hélène Sénécal, Chair of the Air Canada Foundation, highlighted the power of compassion and collaboration, acknowledging the previous Chair Priscille LeBlanc for her leadership.
Key Achievements in 2025
- Raised $2.1 million, including $1.3 million net from the annual fundraising golf tournament.
- Collected 42 million Aeroplan points, with 27.5 million donated during Aeroplan's Points Matching Week.
- Invested nearly $1.8 million directly into communities nationwide.
- Responded to eight humanitarian crises by supporting appeals, donating airline tickets, and deploying partners for emergency response.
Program Highlights
The Foundation worked alongside 473 charitable partners to deliver programs that directly supported children and families. In 2025, it hosted seven Autism Aviation Day events, assisting over 130 families with children on the autism spectrum in experiencing the pre-flight process in a supportive environment. The Hospital Transportation Program provided 605 trips to help children access essential medical care. Additionally, the Foundation realized 1,113 dreams for children and youth and supported more than 550,000 meal deliveries to address food insecurity.
These accomplishments reflect the Foundation's ongoing dedication to making a meaningful difference in the lives of children and youth across Canada.
