Air Canada Foundation golf tournament raises record $1.5M for children and youth

The Air Canada Foundation has raised a record-breaking $1.5 million through its 14th annual golf tournament, with proceeds supporting the health and well-being of children and youth across Canada.

Held Tuesday (July 7) at Club de golf Le Mirage in Terrebonne, Que., the Foundation's largest annual fundraiser welcomed 375 guests and more than 100 sponsors, including corporate partners, suppliers and vendors.

The funds will be distributed through the Foundation's annual grants program, providing support for children and youth from equity-deserving communities.

"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," said Michael Rousseau, president and CEO at Air Canada, in a press release.

“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.”

Louise-Hélène Sénécal, chair of the Air Canada Foundation, said the latest fundraising milestone reflects the ongoing support the organization receives from donors, volunteers and participants.

“There is a lot to be proud of,” said Sénécal in a statement. “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.”

The tournament was organized by 50 Air Canada employee and retiree volunteers.

The Dr. Clown Foundation, a long-time partner of the Air Canada Foundation, was also on hand to engage with guests and highlight 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, operated the event's popular lemonade stand, raising nearly $10,000.

The fundraising success builds on the Foundation's broader charitable efforts.

In 2025, the Air Canada Foundation donated $1.8 million to charitable organizations across Canada, helping provide approximately 550,000 meals to address food insecurity, including support for schools in Indigenous communities and meal programs for children during the summer months when schools are closed.

The Foundation also helped make 1,113 dreams come true for children facing adversity.

In May, the Air Canada Foundation released its 2025 Impact Report, highlighting its programs, partnerships, fundraising initiatives and employee engagement efforts across communities throughout Canada.

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