Major Gift News
Age of Union Alliance
Gift:
$14,500,000
Recipient:
BC Parks Foundation
City:
Vancouver
Province:
BC
Donation will be used to protect and sustain threatened ecosystems in British Columbia. A portion of the donation will go to preserving the Pitt River Watershed, and the French Creek Estuary.
MARCH 2022
Air Canada
Gift:
$250,000
Recipient:
Unspecified
City:
Province:
Various
Air Canada will donate $10 for every booking made on aircanda.com to support Ukraine relief aid up to a maximum donation of $250,000.
MARCH 2022
Air Canada Foundation & Air Canada Employees
Gift:
$170,000
Recipient:
Canadian Red Cross
City:
Ottawa
Province:
ON
Donation is in support of Ukraine relief aid. The Air Canada Foundation contributed $100,000 to match and exceed the $70,000 raised by Air Canada employees.
MARCH 2022
Anonymous
Gift:
$3,000,000
Recipient:
Queens County Aquatic Society
City:
Liverpool
Province:
NS
Donation is in support of plans to create a new outdoor pool for the Region of Queens Municipality.
MARCH 2022
Automation Tooling Systems (ATS)
Gift:
$200,000
Recipient:
Canadian Red Cross
City:
Ottawa
Province:
ON
Donation is to the Canadian Red Cross’s Ukraine Humanitarian Crisis Appeal, in support of relief efforts in Ukraine.
MARCH 2022
BFL Canada and Barry F. Lorenzetti
Gift:
$100,000
Recipient:
Canadian Red Cross
City:
Ottawa
Province:
ON
Donation is to the Canadian Red Cross’s Ukraine Humanitarian Crisis Appeal, in support of relief efforts in Ukraine.
MARCH 2022
Birchcliff Energy
Gift:
$1,500,000
Recipient:
STARS
City:
Calgary
Province:
AB
Donation is to help STARS purchase a new H145 helicopter that will serve the Grande Prairie region.
MARCH 2022
Bruce Power & Suppliers
Gift:
$2,000,000
Recipient:
Kincardine Community Health Care Foundation
City:
Kincardine
Province:
ON
Donation is toward the Building Health Care for Generations campaign, which will redevelop the Kincardine Hospital. $1,500,000 of the gift is from Bruce Power, with an additional $500,000 from the company’s supplier partners, given through Bruce Power’s Supplier Sponsorship Package.
MARCH 2022
Bruce Power
Gift:
$195,000
Recipient:
The Princess Margaret Cancer Foundation
City:
Toronto
Province:
ON
Donation will help establish a theragnostic education program at Princess Margaret Cancer Centre.
MARCH 2022
Bruce Power
Gift:
$250,000
Recipient:
Town of Saugeen Shores
City:
Saugeen Shores
Province:
ON
Donation is toward the Lamont Sports Park Project, which aims to construct a sports park in Port Elgin.
MARCH 2022
CAA Club Group of Companies
Gift:
$100,000
Recipient:
Canadian Red Cross
City:
Ottawa
Province:
ON
Donation is to the Canadian Red Cross’s Ukraine Humanitarian Crisis Appeal, in support of relief efforts in Ukraine.
MARCH 2022
Canada Goose
Gift:
$100,000
Recipient:
United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees
City:
Province:
International
Donation is in support of humanitarian efforts in Ukraine.
MARCH 2022
Canadian Pacific
Gift:
$500,000
Recipient:
Canadian Red Cross
City:
Ottawa
Province:
ON
Donation is in support of humanitarian efforts in Ukraine.
MARCH 2022
Canadian Tire Corporation
Gift:
$200,000
Recipient:
Canadian Red Cross
City:
Ottawa
Province:
ON
Donation is to the Canadian Red Cross’s Ukraine Humanitarian Crisis Appeal, in support of relief efforts in Ukraine.
MARCH 2022
CIBC
Gift:
$300,000
Recipient:
Various
City:
Province:
Various
Donation will go to organizations assisting with resettlement efforts for Ukrainian refugees entering Canada, including Canadian Ukrainian Immigrant Aid Society, Canada-Ukraine Foundation, and Talent Beyond Boundaries.
MARCH 2022
Canadian National
Gift:
$1,100,000
Recipient:
Canada-Ukraine Foundation & Razom
City:
Province:
International
Donations totalling $1,100,000 CAD will go to the Canada-Ukraine Foundation and Razom in the US in support of relief efforts in Ukraine.
MARCH 2022
Bob & Carollyne Collier
Gift:
$2,000,000
Recipient:
Olds College
City:
Olds
Province:
AB
Donation is in support of the development and delivery of enhanced academic programming, and providing student opportunities to attend conferences, forums, educational courses, and guest lectures for students within the Werklund School of Agriculture Technology. The funds will also support the development of the Olds College Smart Farm, and smart ag applied research.
MARCH 2022
Bill Gies
Gift:
$1,000,000
Recipient:
Wellesley Township
City:
Waterloo
Province:
ON
Donation is toward the new Wellesley Township Recreation Centre.
MARCH 2022
(Estate of) Deanna Marilyn Horton
Gift:
$1,350,000
Recipient:
The West Coast General Hospital Foundation, the Alberni Valley Hospice Society, and the Alberni-Clayoquot SPCA Branch
City:
Port Alberni
Province:
BC
Donation will be split between the three organizations, each receiving $450,000.
WCGH Foundation will use funds for the Foundation’s fundraiser to expand the emergency department.
The Alberni Valley Hospice Society will put the funds towards the creation of a new child and youth grief and bereavement program, as well as supplies, training, and updates at Ty Watson House.
The Alberni-Clayoquot SPCA will use the funds towards the future construction of a new building, and its medical budget.
MARCH 2022
Hyundai
Gift:
$100,000
Recipient:
360°kids
City:
Richmond Hill
Province:
ON
Donation was made to 360°kid’s ninth annual 360°Experience fundraiser to support at-risk and homeless youth.
MARCH 2022
Hal Jackman Foundation
Gift:
$1,000,000
Recipient:
Toronto Arts Foundation
City:
Toronto
Province:
ON
Donation was made to the Toronto Arts Foundation Resiliency Fund, which will support charitable arts organizations by providing funds to pay the fees of Toronto artists and arts workers.
MARCH 2022
Joyce Family Foundation
Gift:
$2,000,000
Recipient:
University of Waterloo
City:
Waterloo
Province:
ON
Donation is to establish a student award that will provide students in challenging financial or socio-economic circumstances financial assistance. The award can be renewed for up to four years.
MARCH 2022
Joyce Family Foundation
Gift:
$1,000,000
Recipient:
Yukon University
City:
Whitehorse
Province:
YT
Donation is to establish two annually renewable bursaries for students facing financial challenges, as well as provide funds for the creation of a new peer mentorship program.
MARCH 2022
Sanjay Malaviya
Gift:
$1,200,000
Recipient:
Canadian Olympic Foundation and Paralympic Foundation of Canada
City:
Toronto
Province:
ON
Donation is to support Canada’s Olympic and Paralympic Tokyo 2020 and Beijing 2022 medallists. Medallists will receive a $5,000 grant per medal earned. $100,000 of the donation will go toward the NextGen program to support future Olympians and Paralympians.
MARCH 2022
Mastercard
Gift:
$1,250,000
Recipient:
Ryerson University
City:
Brampton
Province:
ON
Donation is toward the development of new training programs at the Rogers Cybersecure Catalyst at Ryerson University. The Mastercard Emerging Leaders in Cyber Initiative program will support the development of female-identifying executive leaders in cybersecurity, and the Mastercard Cyber Range Capstone Program will provide additional learning opportunities to learners from demographic groups that are underrepresented in the cybersecurity sector.
MARCH 2022
(Estate of) Eva Morgan
Gift:
$1,700,000
Recipient:
TeleMiracle
City:
Saskatoon
Province:
SK
Donation will provide the Kinsmen Foundation granting funds for Saskatchewan families in need of specialized mobility equipment and assistance with medical travel.
MARCH 2022
The Mosaic Company
Gift:
$2,500,000
Recipient:
STARS
City:
Calgary
Province:
AB
Donation is to help STARS acquire three new H145 aircraft, and with the ongoing mission of the organization.
MARCH 2022
The Mount Pleasant Group
Gift:
$270,000
Recipient:
Various Food Banks
City:
Various
Province:
ON
The donation will be split among 36 food banks, each receiving $7,500 to help meet the need for their services in their local communities.
MARCH 2022
Ontario Realtors Care Foundation
Gift:
$100,000
Recipient:
Canadian Red Cross
City:
Ottawa
Province:
ON
Donation was made through the Canadian Real Estate Association Realtors Care campaign, and will go to the Canadian Red Cross Ukraine Humanitarian Crisis Appeal to support relief efforts in Ukraine.
MARCH 2022
Open Philanthropy
Gift:
$2,000,000
Recipient:
University of Victoria
City:
Victoria
Province:
BC
Donation was made to the Cameron Laboratory at the University, and will support the Lab’s development of a direct diagnostic test and vaccine for syphilis.
MARCH 2022
Peggy Hill Team
Gift:
$640,000
Recipient:
City of Barrie
City:
Barrie
Province:
ON
The funds are in the form of an eight year sponsorship agreement.
MARCH 2022
RBC
Gift:
$750,000
Recipient:
Various
City:
Province:
International
Donation is to support humanitarian relief efforts in Ukraine and to assist Ukrainian refugees. Donation will go to the Canadian Red Cross’ Ukraine Humanitarian Crisis Appeal, International Committee of the Red Cross, Medical Corps, Save the Children, Mental Health Foundation, UNICEF, and the UN Refugee Agency.
MARCH 2022
Ryan Reynolds & Blake Lively
Gift:
$500,000
Recipient:
Water First
City:
Creemore
Province:
ON
Donation is to support Water First’s ability to provide hands-on skills training on water treatment to Indigenous communities across Canada.
MARCH 2022
Saugeen Shores Rotary Club
Gift:
$100,000
Recipient:
Town of Saugeen Shores
City:
Saugeen Shores
Province:
ON
Donation was made to the Lamont Sports Park Project’s Illuminating Dreams Fundraising Campaign, which aims to construct a sports park in Port Elgin.
MARCH 2022
Rotary Club of Peterborough & Rotary Club of Peterborough Kawartha
Gift:
$100,000
Recipient:
YES Shelter for Youth and Families
City:
Peterborough
Province:
ON
Donation is in support of a housing project from YES Shelter.
MARCH 2022
Russel Metals Inc.
Gift:
$100,000
Recipient:
United Nations Commission for Refugees Canada
City:
Ottawa
Province:
ON
Donation is to provide support to humanitarian efforts owing to the ongoing situation in Ukraine.
MARCH 2022
Scotiabank, MD Financial Management Inc., & the Canadian Medical Association
Gift:
$200,000
Recipient:
UNICEF Canada
City:
Toronto
Province:
ON
Donation is in support of UNICEF Canada’s Hope, Help and Healing appeal, and will address urgent healthcare needs for children in Ukraine.
MARCH 2022
Mackenzie Scott
Gift:
$18,900,000
Recipient:
MakeWay Foundation
City:
Vancouver
Province:
BC
Donation will provide support for MakeWay’s current projects and the implementation of the organization’s new 2022-25 strategic plan, which aims to support healthy Indigenous food systems, environmental initiatives, Indigenous language and cultural revitalization projects, and economic inequality reduction projects.
MARCH 2022
Slaight Family Foundation
Gift:
$1,000,000
Recipient:
Toronto Arts Foundation
City:
Toronto
Province:
ON
Donation was made to the Toronto Arts Foundation Resiliency Fund, which will support charitable arts organizations by providing funds to pay the fees of Toronto artists and arts workers.
MARCH 2022
Starbucks Foundation
Gift:
$200,000
Recipient:
United Way Centraide Canada & various hospital foundations
City:
Ottawa
Province:
ON
Donation is in support of COVID-19 relief. $100,000 will go to United Way Centraide Canada’s COVID-19 Community Response and Recovery Fund, and $100,000 will go to various hospital foundations across Canada.
MARCH 2022
Sun Life & BentallGreenOak
Gift:
$250,000
Recipient:
Canadian Red Cross & UNICEF
City:
Province:
Various
Donation is in support of humanitarian relief efforts in Ukraine. Sun Life is giving $200,000 to the Canadian Red Cross, and $50,000 is being given to UNICEF by BentallGreenOak.
MARCH 2022
TD Bank Group
Gift:
$700,000
Recipient:
Various
City:
Province:
Various
Donation is split among several organizations in support of humanitarian relief efforts in Ukraine. $100,000 will go to UNHCR Canada, the UN Refugee Agency, and the Canada Ukraine Foundation’s Humanitarian Appeal each. $500,000 will be used to support relief and resettlement efforts
MARCH 2022
TD Bank Group
Gift:
$500,000
Recipient:
Hamilton Health Sciences Foundation
City:
Hamilton
Province:
ON
Donation was made in collaboration with Canada’s Children’s Hospital Foundations and made to Hamilton Health Sciences Foundation in support of the expansion of the Adolescent Medicine Outpatient Gender Diversity Clinic at McMaster Children’s Hospital.
MARCH 2022
TD Bank Group
Gift:
$325,000
Recipient:
NPower Canada
City:
Toronto
Province:
ON
Donation will go toward NPower Canada’s ReNEW Tech Reskilling program, which focuses on supporting lower-income adults gain the digital skills necessary to establish careers in Canada’s tech industry.
MARCH 2022
Temerty Foundation
Gift:
$10,000,000
Recipient:
JDRF
City:
Toronto
Province:
ON
Donation is toward JDRF’s efforts to find a cure for type 1 diabetes.
MARCH 2022
Muttart Foundation, Lawson Foundation, Metcalf Foundation, Vancouver Foundation, and an anonymous donor
Gift:
$3,400,000
Recipient:
Carleton University
City:
Ottawa
Province:
ON
Donation is in support of the launch of the Charity Insights Canada Project – Projet Canada Perspectives des Organismes de Bienfaisance (CICP-PCPOB) at the University. The Project will collect and share accurate and relevant information about the Canadian charitable sector.
MARCH 2022
WELL Health
Gift:
$100,000
Recipient:
UNICEF
City:
Toronto
Province:
ON
WELL has committed $50,000 and will match donations from staff and the CEO with a total goal of $100,000 to UNICEF in support of humanitarian relief efforts in Ukraine.
MARCH 2022
West City Honda
Gift:
$100,000
Recipient:
Humane Society Hastings Prince Edward
City:
Belleville
Province:
ON
In support of the Humane Society’s It Takes Heart Capital Campaign and the It Takes Heart Corporate Challenge, West City Honda has pledged to match corporate donations made in the coming months up to a total of $100,000.
MARCH 2022
Chip Wilson
Gift:
$100,000,000
Recipient:
Solve FSHD
City:
Vancouver
Province:
BC
Chip Wilson announced the commitment of $100 million and the creation of Solve FSHD with the goal of finding a cure for facioscapulohumeral muscular dystrophy type 2 (FSHD) by 2027.
MARCH 2022
Mike and Janice Kenny
Gift:
$560,000
Recipient:
North Island College Foundation and Campbell River Hospital Foundation
City:
Campbell River
Province:
BC
Donation will create an endowed fund at North Island College which will provide tuition support for students, and will fund hospital equipment in Campbell River Hospital’s Surgical Services, Emergency Department, Medical Imaging and Yucalta Lodge.
MARCH 2022
LiUNA
Gift:
$250,000
Recipient:
Interval House Hamilton
City:
Hamilton
Province:
ON
Donation will be given over five years.
MARCH 2022
Ralph Johnston and Tony Martin
Gift:
$200,000
Recipient:
Belleville General Hospital Foundation
City:
Belleville
Province:
ON
Donation will be used to replace priority equipment at Belleville General Hospital.
MARCH 2022
Vera Morrow
Gift:
$100,000
Recipient:
Tofino General Hospital Foundation
City:
Tofino
Province:
BC
Donation will be toward purchasing new equipment for Tofino General Hospital.
MARCH 2022
Westland Insurance Group
Gift:
$100,000
Recipient:
Canadian Red Cross
City:
Ottawa
Province:
ON
Donation is to the Canadian Red Cross’s Ukraine Humanitarian Crisis Appeal, in support of relief efforts in Ukraine.
MARCH 2022
Anonymous
Gift:
$400,000
Recipient:
Friends of St. Giles
City:
Hamilton
Province:
ON
Donation is made towards the restoration of the St. Giles church into a community hub.
MARCH 2022
The Hilary and Galen Weston Foundation
Gift:
$1,000,000
Recipient:
Canadian Red Cross
City:
Ottawa
Province:
ON
The Hilary and Galen Weston Foundation announced it will match donations made by individuals to the Canadian Red Cross’s Ukraine Humanitarian Crisis Appeal up to $1,000,000.
MARCH 2022
Barriston Law
Gift:
$200,000
Recipient:
Royal Victoria Regional Health Centre
City:
Barrie
Province:
ON
Donation is made in support of the advancement of patient care in the region.
MARCH 2022
Scotiabank
Gift:
$270,000
Recipient:
TalentLift
City:
Toronto
Province:
ON
Donation is to assist displaced Ukrainian citizens. Scotiabank will also provide a number of financial services and support for affected, eligible individuals and companies.
MARCH 2022
Ag Growth International Inc.
Gift:
$200,000
Recipient:
Ukraine Relief
City:
International
Province:
Donation is in support of relief efforts in Ukraine.
APRIL 2022
Agnico Eagle Mines Limited
Gift:
$5,000,000
Recipient:
St. Francis Xavier University
City:
Antigonish
Province:
NS
Donation will enable the University’s physical science departments in the Faculty of Science to acquire new lab equipment, support the Vincent Nasso Bursary Fund, and support the renovation of the Saputo Centre for Healthy Living.
APRIL 2022
Alectra
Gift:
$180,000
Recipient:
Guelph General Hospital
City:
Guelph
Province:
ON
Donation will purchase a new sterilization container system to reduce the amount of medical waste created by operating room surgeries. Gift is over three years.
APRIL 2022
AltaLink
Gift:
$1,200,000
Recipient:
STARS
City:
Calgary
Province:
AB
Donation is made in support of STARS’ Keep the Fight in Flight campaign, which aims to acquire nine Airbus H145 helicopters.
APRIL 2022
Amazon Canada
Gift:
$128,000
Recipient:
William Osler Health System Foundation
City:
Brampton
Province:
ON
Donation is in support of COVID-19 pandemic recovery efforts at William Osler Health System’s Brampton Civic Hospital, Etobicoke General Hospital, and Peel Memorial Centre for Integrated Health and Wellness.
APRIL 2022
Amazon Canada
Gift:
$125,000
Recipient:
Seva Food Bank
City:
Mississauga
Province:
ON
Donation was made on the first ever Amazon Peel Community Day, and will support the new Amazon Community Teaching Kitchen.
APRIL 2022
Amazon Canada
Gift:
$125,000
Recipient:
Indus Community Services
City:
Mississauga
Province:
ON
Donation was made on the first ever Amazon Peel Community Day, and will support the new Amazon Senior Wellness Space.
APRIL 2022
WB Family Foundation
Gift:
$3,000,000
Recipient:
JDRF
City:
North York
Province:
ON
Donation is in support of type 1 diabetes research.
APRIL 2022
Cenovus Energy Inc.
Gift:
$3,700,00
Recipient:
Nature Conservancy of Canada
City:
Toronto
Province:
ON
Donation will help conserve natural areas across Western Canada.
APRIL 2022
Cinespace Film Studios
Gift:
$3,120,000
Recipient:
York University
City:
Toronto
Province:
ON
Donation will support the University’s Motion Media Studio, which Cinespace initially helped establish in 2016.
APRIL 2022
Art and Mary Jane Crooks
Gift:
$1,000,000
Recipient:
University of Lethbridge
City:
Lethbridge
Province:
AB
Donation will establish a program in support of paid work integrated learning opportunities at the University. The program will be under the School of Liberal Education.
APRIL 2022
Dellelce Family
Gift:
$5,000,000
Recipient:
University of Ottawa
City:
Ottawa
Province:
ON
Donation is to the University’s reIMAGINE fundraising campaign. It supports the potential expansion and renovation of Fauteux Hall, and will establish an endowment fund for the Faculty of Law, Common Law Section.
APRIL 2022
Edmonton Oilers Community Foundation
Gift:
$2,000,000
Recipient:
KidSport
City:
Calgary
Province:
AB
Donation is to KidSport’s Hockey Assist Program which is used to cover registration fees and provide equipment for eligible children.
APRIL 2022
Flato Developments Inc.
Gift:
$1,200,000
Recipient:
Fleming College
City:
Peterborough
Province:
ON
$720,000 of the gift will go toward the Flato Capital Innovation Fund, which provide new equipment for faculty to use in teaching students. $480,000 of the gift will create the Flato student scholars program, which will be offered to students at the Frost Campus in Lindsay.
APRIL 2022
Flynn Family
Gift:
$250,000
Recipient:
The Township of Wellesley
City:
Wellesley
Province:
ON
Donation is made to the Wellesley Township Recreation Centre Capital Campaign, which aims to create a new recreation centre in the town.
APRIL 2022
Fondation Courtois
Gift:
$159,000,000
Recipient:
Université de Montréal
City:
Montreal
Province:
QC
Donation will fund the Institut Courtois research centre at the University’s MIL campus, which will focus on advancing artificial intelligence and robotics.
APRIL 2022
Ford Windsor
Gift:
$508,059
Recipient:
United Way/Centraide Windsor-Essex County
City:
Windsor
Province:
ON
Donation is in support of United Way’s Cradle to Career initiative, which aims to help individuals in need from birth until they find a career.
APRIL 2022
Spencer Fox
Gift:
$5,000,000
Recipient:
Niagara Health Foundation
City:
St. Catharines
Province:
ON
Donation was made to Niagara Health’s stroke program.
APRIL 2022
La Fondation Emmanuelle Gattuso
Gift:
$50,000,000
Recipient:
Princess Margaret Cancer Foundation
City:
Toronto
Province:
ON
This undesignated gift is made in support of cancer research, and will establish a fund supporting recruitment of the next generation of leading cancer researchers. The gift is made in honour of Allan Slaight, who passed away in 2021.
APRIL 2022
Minto Group
Gift:
$25,000,000
Recipient:
Ottawa Hospital Foundation
City:
Ottawa
Province:
ON
Donation is made to the Ottawa Hospital Foundation’s Campaign to Create Tomorrow, which aims to build the New Campus Development on Carling Avenue, further healthcare research, advance digital technology, and strengthen critical services offered by the Hospital.
APRIL 2022
IC Savings
Gift:
$120,000
Recipient:
Canada-Ukraine Foundation
City:
Toronto
Province:
ON
Donation is in support of humanitarian relief efforts in Ukraine.
APRIL 2022
Joyce Family Foundation
Gift:
$1,500,000
Recipient:
Georgian College
City:
Barrie
Province:
ON
Donation was made to Georgian’s Frontline Support: Health-care Heroes Closer to Home Campaign, and establishes an endowment at the College which will fund a bursary program for Honours Bachelor of Science – Nursing students.
APRIL 2022
Kinsmen Club of Winnipeg
Gift:
$1,000,000
Recipient:
Toba Centre for Children and Youth
City:
Winnipeg
Province:
MB
Donation is to the Toba Centre’s We Will Capital Campaign, in support of renovations to create a child advocacy centre for victims of child abuse. The Centre is under construction in Assiniboine Park.
APRIL 2022
Ross Ulmer Family Foundation
Gift:
$100,000
Recipient:
Inclusion Canada
City:
Toronto
Province:
ON
Donation is made to match a $100,000 gift to Inclusion Lloydminster resulting from the Lloydminster Female U13 Blazers’ winning of the Chevrolet Good Deeds Cup.
APRIL 2022
Lloydminster U13 Female Blazers
Gift:
$100,000
Recipient:
Inclusion Lloydminster
City:
Lloydminster
Province:
SK
Donation is in support of creating a barrier-free Para Ice Hockey rink in the new Lloydminster Place event centre.
APRIL 2022
(Estate of) John MacLellan
Gift:
$1,680,000
Recipient:
St. Martha's Regional Hospital Foundation
City:
Antigonish
Province:
NS
Donation is a legacy gift made to St. Martha’s Regional Hospital Foundation.
APRIL 2022
Mastercard
Gift:
$1,750,000
Recipient:
University of New Brunswick
City:
Frederickton
Province:
NB
Funding will be used to advance the University’s Canadian Institute for Cybersecurity research and learning opportunities through the University’s Internet of Things (IoT) laboratory, and will establish a cybersecurity research chair.
APRIL 2022
Scott McCain and Leslie McLean
Gift:
$500,000
Recipient:
Mount Saint Vincent University
City:
Halifax
Province:
NS
Donation will create a new bursary fund in support of Indigenous students facing financial barriers at the University.
APRIL 2022
Myers Automotive Group
Gift:
$1,000,000
Recipient:
University of Ottawa Heart Institute Foundation
City:
Ottawa
Province:
ON
Donation supported the University of Ottawa Heart Institute’s Bringing the Future Closer capital campaign, which raised funds supporting equipment, resources, and facilities.
APRIL 2022
Mondou
Gift:
$208,000
Recipient:
Canadian Red Cross
City:
Ottawa
Province:
ON
Donation is in support of relief efforts in Ukraine.
APRIL 2022
Nanji Family Foundation
Gift:
$1,000,000
Recipient:
United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees Canada
City:
Toronto
Province:
ON
Donation is in support of UNHCR’s Aiming Higher campaign, which provides education scholarships to refugees pursuing health related university studies.
APRIL 2022
Pat and Diana Priestner
Gift:
$1,000,000
Recipient:
Boyle Street Community Services
City:
Edmonton
Province:
AB
Donation is to Boyle Street Community Services’ capital campaign, which supports the renovation of the new Community Centre.
APRIL 2022
Ptarmigan Charitable Foundation
Gift:
$1,400,000
Recipient:
Mount Royal University and Old Sun Community College
City:
Various
Province:
AB
Donation will fund a new chair in new Indigenous Business and Economic Development (IBED) concentration. Mount Royal and Old Sun Community College are working together to advance Indigenous business leaders with the program.
APRIL 2022
Rogers Communications
Gift:
$1,000,000
Recipient:
BC Search and Rescue Association
City:
Victoria
Province:
BC
Donation will fund various BC Search and Rescue activities and initiatives. Following an initial donation of $500,000, BC Search and Rescue will receive $100,000 annually for five years.
APRIL 2022
(Estate of) Don and Cliff Schultz
Gift:
$2,177,248
Recipient:
Alexandra Marine & General Hospital Foundation, Clinton Public Hospital Foundation, Seaforth Community Hospital Foundation, Wingham & District Hospital Foundation
City:
Various
Province:
ON
Donation is split amongst four hospitals local to Blyth in Ontario. Funds will be invested in up to date medical technology and improving hospital infrastructure.
APRIL 2022
Scotiabank and Jarislowsky Fraser Limited
Gift:
$1,000,000
Recipient:
Montreal Museum of Fine Arts Foundation
City:
Montreal
Province:
QC
Donation is a three year agreement between Scotiabank and Jarislowsky Fraser and will support the Museum in establishing its first Curator of Indigenous Art, as well as create an internship program for Indigenous students in arts related fields of study. Additionally, as a part of the agreement Jarislowsky Fraser will become the Presenting Sponsor of the Montreal Museum of Fine Art’s Members program.
APRIL 2022
Srinarayanathas Foundation
Gift:
$300,000
Recipient:
Century Initiative
City:
Toronto
Province:
ON
Donation is a three year commitment, and is a part of a $2,000,000 commitment from Srinarayanathas Foundation in support of underrepresented communities in Canada.
APRIL 2022
Sun Life Financial
Gift:
$200,000
Recipient:
Canadian Red Cross and the United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees
City:
Ottawa
Province:
ON
Donation is in support of Ukraine humanitarian and resettlement efforts.
APRIL 2022
Sara Teare
Gift:
$1,000,000
Recipient:
City of St. Thomas
City:
St. Thomas
Province:
ON
Donation is in support of the City’s initiative to create a new animal shelter and dog park.
APRIL 2022
Teck Resources Limited
Gift:
$1,000,000
Recipient:
Elkford Housing Society
City:
Elkford
Province:
BC
Donation is in support of the Elkford Housing Society’s seniors’ housing project, which aims to build seniors’ housing in Elkford.
APRIL 2022
TELUS Friendly Future Foundation
Gift:
$150,000
Recipient:
Aman Lara
City:
Province:
National
TELUS Friendly Future Foundation is matching donations up to $150,000 made to Aman Lara in support of evacuation efforts of Ukrainian children battling cancer to be treated in Canada.
APRIL 2022
Toyota Canada Foundation
Gift:
$1,000,000
Recipient:
Actua
City:
Ottawa
Province:
ON
Donation will be paid over four years and is in support of engaging youth from underserved communities across Canada in STEM, and the launch of Actua’s new National Black Youth in STEM program.
APRIL 2022
Toyota Motor Manufacturing Canada
Gift:
$120,000
Recipient:
YMCA of Three Rivers
City:
Various
Province:
ON
Donation will support the acquisition and retrofit of furniture and equipment, the creation of new activity rooms and counselling areas, and the expansion of family-style meal programs.
APRIL 2022
Turner Family
Gift:
$200,000
Recipient:
JDRF
City:
North York
Province:
ON
Donation is made to JDRF’s Let’s Make History Again campaign in support of type 1 diabetes research.
APRIL 2022
TACC Developments/Fieldgate Developments and Paradise Developments
Gift:
$500,000
Recipient:
Town of Aurora
City:
Aurora
Province:
ON
Donation is in support of the Aurora Town Square project.
APRIL 2022
Treasure Hill Homes
Gift:
$500,000
Recipient:
Town of Aurora
City:
Aurora
Province:
ON
Donation is in support of the Aurora Town Square project.
APRIL 2022
Addison Hall Business Park
Gift:
$300,000
Recipient:
Town of Aurora
City:
Aurora
Province:
ON
Donation is in support of the Aurora Town Square project.
APRIL 2022
Archie and the late Irene Verspeeten
Gift:
$3,000,000
Recipient:
London Health Sciences Centre
City:
London
Province:
ON
Donation is made to support the previously named Archie and Irene Verspeeten Clinical Genome Centre at London Health Sciences Centre.
APRIL 2022
Walmart Canada
Gift:
$1000,000
Recipient:
Food Banks Canada
City:
Mississauga
Province:
ON
Walmart Canada matched customer donations up to $820,000 made during its 6th annual Fight Hunger. Spark Change campaign, and gave an additional $180,000. The campaign supports food banks across Canada.
APRIL 2022
Wellesley Home Hardware Building Centre
Gift:
$250,000
Recipient:
Wellesley Township
City:
Wellesley
Province:
ON
Donation is in support of the Township’s Something for Everyone Capital Campaign, which plans to construct a new recreation centre.
APRIL 2022
Armour Insurance Brokers Ltd.
Gift:
$100,000
Recipient:
William Osler Health System Foundation
City:
Brampton
Province:
ON
Donation was made to the Fund a Need donation rally at William Osler Health System Foundation’s 9th annual Holi Gala. The Gala raised funds to support essential surgical equipment at the Brampton Civic Hospital, Etobicoke General Hospital, and Peel Memorial Centre for Integrated Health and Wellness.
APRIL 2022
Amazon Canada
Gift:
$126,000
Recipient:
Milton District Hospital Foundation
City:
Milton
Province:
ON
Amazon donated $126,000 to Milton District Hospital Foundation which will support the purchase of ICU equipment.
APRIL 2022
Enbridge Inc.
Gift:
$200,000
Recipient:
Nature Conservancy of Canada
City:
Edmonton
Province:
AB
Donation came from Enbridge’s Fueling Futures program which supports sustainability projects to improve, grow, and nurture the environment, and is made in support of the Nature Conservancy of Canada’s Keep the Beaver Hills Wild campaign, which focuses efforts on the conservation of Beaver Hills in Alberta, near Edmonton.
APRIL 2022
The Daniels Corporation
Gift:
$600,000
Recipient:
George Brown College
City:
Toronto
Province:
ON
Donation is made to George Brown College’s Limberlost Place capital project and will fund a multi purpose learning space at the College’s Waterfront Campus.
APRIL 2022
Mark Basciano
Gift:
$3,000,000
Recipient:
Niagara Health Foundation
City:
St. Catharines
Province:
ON
Donation is in support of the construction of the new hospital.
APRIL 2022
(Estate of) Vince & Bernice Bates
Gift:
$2,700,000
Recipient:
Regina Humane Society
City:
Regina
Province:
SK
Donation will support the building of a new Animal Community Centre.
APRIL 2022
(Estate of) Howard & Doreen Butterfield
Gift:
$2,500,000
Recipient:
Regina Humane Society
City:
Regina
Province:
SK
Donation will support the building of a new Animal Community Centre.
APRIL 2022
(Estate of) Sylvia Aumuller
Gift:
$1,400,000
Recipient:
Regina Humane Society
City:
Regina
Province:
SK
Donation will support the building of a new Animal Community Centre.
APRIL 2022
Catherine Donnelly Foundation
Gift:
$1,000,000
Recipient:
Various
City:
Province:
Various
Donation is in support of survivors of the residential school system and its ongoing intergenerational impacts, and is divided amongst nine organizations. National Association of Friendship Centres, and First Nations Child & Family Caring Society will each receive $200,000; National Centre for Truth & Reconciliation, Yellowhead Institute, 4Rs Youth Movement, Indian Residential School Survivor Society, and Eskasoni Mental Health will reach receive $100,000; and Ilitaqsiniq – Nunavut Literacy Council, and NunatuKavut Community Council will both receive $50,000.
APRIL 2022
Canadian Cancer Society
Gift:
$30,000,000
Recipient:
Queen's University
City:
Kingston
Province:
ON
The Canadian Cancer Society has renewed its support of the Canadian Cancer Trials Group based at Queen’s University with a five-year $30,000,000 commitment. Funding will support the Canadian Cancer Trials Group’s cancer research efforts.
APRIL 2022
Anonymous
Gift:
$1,000,000
Recipient:
Globe Theatre
City:
Regina
Province:
SK
The donor gave $500,000 to support of Globe Theatre’s renovation and will also match donations up to $500,000.
MAY 2022
Anonymous
Gift:
$1,000,000
Recipient:
Lakeview Arts Barn
City:
Kawartha Lakes
Province:
ON
Donation is to Lakeview Art Barn’s capital campaign supporting the continued operation of the Barn.
MAY 2022
Anonymous
Gift:
$100,000
Recipient:
Stephen Lewis Foundation
City:
Toronto
Province:
ON
Matching gift in support of the organization’s Spring Matching Campaign.
MAY 2022
Anonymous
Gift:
$11,000,000
Recipient:
UHN Foundation
City:
Toronto
Province:
ON
Donation is made in support of neurofibromatosis network research. Part of the funds will go toward establishing the Elisabeth Raab Early Career Research Chair in Neurofibromatosis at Krembil Brain Institute, and will allow for the recruitment of a neurosurgeon-scientist dedicated to advancing care and research in neurofibromatosis.
MAY 2022
Rob Ashe and Sandra Herrick
Gift:
$10,000,000
Recipient:
Ottawa Hospital Foundation
City:
Ottawa
Province:
ON
Donation is to Ottawa Hospital Foundation’s Campaign to Create Tomorrow, which aims to build a new hospital.
MAY 2022
Azrieli Foundation
Gift:
$2,000,000
Recipient:
McGill University and Université de Montreal
City:
Montreal
Province:
QC
Donation is to establish the McGill-UdeM Piano-Vocal Accompaniment Residency, a joint residency between McGill University’s Schulich School of Music and Université de Montreal’s Faculté de musique for high-level pianists who specialize in accompanying and coaching singers.
MAY 2022
Edward and William Barrett
Gift:
$2,500,000
Recipient:
University of New Brunswick
City:
Fredericton
Province:
NB
Donation is to the McKenna Institute at the University, and will launch a new chair in entrepreneurship.
MAY 2022
Beneva
Gift:
$590,000
Recipient:
Laval University
City:
Quebec City
Province:
QC
Donation is in support of several initiatives at the University that promote healthy lifestyles, caring study and work environments, and athletic and academic excellence.
MAY 2022
Beneva
Gift:
$200,000
Recipient:
York University
City:
Toronto
Province:
ON
Donation will establish a research fund at the University’s Faculty of Health aimed at enhancing assessment and treatment supports for individuals experiencing anxiety.
MAY 2022
Fondation Sandra et Alain Bouchard
Gift:
$1,000,000
Recipient:
Concordia University
City:
Montreal
Province:
QC
Donation is in support of the Concordia Arts in Health Centre and the Centre for the Arts in Human Development at the University.
MAY 2022
Fondation Famille Mongeau
Gift:
$500,000
Recipient:
Concordia University
City:
Montreal
Province:
QC
Donation is in support of the Concordia Arts in Health Centre at the University.
MAY 2022
Bruce Power
Gift:
$100,000
Recipient:
Brain Tumour Foundation of Canada
City:
London
Province:
ON
Following a $75,000 gift from its Supplier Partners, Bruce Power announced it would match donations made to Brain Tumour Foundation of Canada’s Power of Hope Campaign in May.
MAY 2022
Angelo Butera Family
Gift:
$2,000,000
Recipient:
Niagara Health Foundation
City:
St. Catharines
Province:
ON
Donation is to the It’s Our Future campaign in support of the construction of a new south Niagara hospital.
MAY 2022
CGI Inc.
Gift:
$1,000,000
Recipient:
Canadian Red Cross
City:
Ottawa
Province:
ON
The $1,000,000 donation is a combination of employee giving and company contributions, and is made in support of providing critical services and resources in Ukraine.
MAY 2022
Rick and Debbie Dainard and Family
Gift:
$1,250,000
Recipient:
Prince Edward County Memorial Hospital Foundation
City:
Picton
Province:
ON
Donation is to Prince Edward County Memorial Hospital Foundation’s Back the Build campaign, which raised funds for the local share of the new hospital. The donation will be given in installments, with the first $250,000 being given at the time of announcement.
MAY 2022
dentalcorp
Gift:
$1,000,000
Recipient:
University of Alberta
City:
Edmonton
Province:
AB
Donation is to the University’s School of Dentistry aimed at providing student support, including bursaries and emergency funding for those in financial need. The funds will support the Dentistry for Life Student Bursary Endowment Fund, Dental Student Emergency Loan Fund, and the Pathways to Dentistry initiative.
MAY 2022
Jean Baptiste Duford and Marguerite St. Julien Duford Foundation
Gift:
$500,000
Recipient:
University of Ottawa
City:
Ottawa
Province:
ON
Donation will go toward scholarships of at least $2,500 for Indigenous students at the University’s faculties of Law and Medicine, and at the stipulation of the Foundation’s President, Matthew Ebbs.
MAY 2022
Grace Dart Foundation
Gift:
$200,000
Recipient:
Concordia University
City:
Montreal
Province:
QC
Donation is to Concordia’s Next-Gen Now campaign with the aim of supporting Concordia’s Centre for Research on Aging, and advancing research on health care for seniors.
MAY 2022
Roelof, Fern, and Mark Heinen
Gift:
$100,000
Recipient:
Town of Coaldale
City:
Coaldale
Province:
AB
Donation is to the Town of Coaldale’s Coaldale STRONG! Campaign, which supports the construction of the town’s new recreation centre.
MAY 2022
David S. Howes Fund at the Niagara Community Foundation
Gift:
$655,000
Recipient:
Niagara 2022 Canada Summer Games
City:
St. Catharines
Province:
ON
Donation will fund high performance training and testing equipment for athletes at the new sports performance centre inside the Walker Sports and Abilities Centre at Canada Games Park.
MAY 2022
Jeff and Julie Jones
Gift:
$500,000
Recipient:
Wellesley Township
City:
Wellesley
Province:
ON
Donation is in support of Wellesley’s Something for Everyone campaign for the construction of the new Wellesley Township Recreation Centre.
MAY 2022
Kaleido Foundation
Gift:
$100,000
Recipient:
Laval University
City:
Quebec City
Province:
QC
Donation will support students at the University in financial need.
MAY 2022
David E. Kampe (Estate of)
Gift:
$2,000,000
Recipient:
Penticton Secondary Schools Bursary and Scholarship Foundation
City:
Penticton
Province:
BC
The $2,000,000 bequest is from the late David Kampe, former Penticton businessman, and will be distributed over a 10 year period. Funds will provide bursaries and awards to students who are entering post secondary education and are in financial need .
MAY 2022
Yorkton Kinsmen Club
Gift:
$100,000
Recipient:
Wellesley Township
City:
Yorkton
Province:
SK
Donation is for new lights at Kinsmen Century Field.
MAY 2022
LiUNA
Gift:
$1,000,000
Recipient:
McMaster University
City:
Hamilton
Province:
ON
Donation will establish a new chair at the University’s Faculty of Social Science, transitioning the existing LiUNA/Enrico Henry Mancinelli Professorship in Global Labour Issues into the new chair.
MAY 2022
Mastercard Foundation
Gift:
$15,000,000
Recipient:
Laval University
City:
Quebec City
Province:
QC
The $15,000,000 donation will be given over a five year period, and will fund several projects at the University in support of Indigenous students.
MAY 2022
Mennonite Central Committee of Manitoba
Gift:
$130,000
Recipient:
Jubilee Fund
City:
Winnipeg
Province:
MB
Donation will establish a rent guarantee pilot program at the Jubilee Fund for at-risk women in Manitoba.
MAY 2022
Northern Vision Development
Gift:
$1,000,000
Recipient:
Yukon University
City:
Whitehorse
Province:
YT
Donation is in support of Yukon University students and their education goals, as well as the establishment of a Research Chair in Northern Governance.
MAY 2022
Northpine Foundation
Gift:
$20,000,000
Recipient:
Ottawa Hospital Foundation
City:
Ottawa
Province:
ON
Donation is to Ottawa Hospital Foundation’s Campaign to Create Tomorrow, which aims to build a new hospital.
MAY 2022
Michelle O'Reilly Foundation
Gift:
$1,500,000
Recipient:
Glenbow Museum
City:
Calgary
Province:
AB
Donation is to the Glenbow Reimagined campaign, which raises funds for the renovation of the Glenbow Museum.
MAY 2022
Vic Oreskovich
Gift:
$225,000
Recipient:
Notre Dame College School
City:
Welland
Province:
ON
Donation will support the development of Notre Dame’s initiative to develop a community hub around a turf field and track. The funds come from the three businesses owned by Vic Oreskovich: Can-Eng Furnaces International Ltd., JTL Integrated Machine Ltd., and Trenergy Inc., each business contributing $75,000.
MAY 2022
Jim Pattison
Gift:
$5,000,000
Recipient:
Burnaby Hospital Foundation
City:
Burnaby
Province:
BC
The $5,000,000 matching gift is towards the Proud History, Bright Future campaign for the redevelopment of Burnaby Hospital.
MAY 2022
QuadReal Property Group and Menkes Developments Ltd. (Assembly Park)
Gift:
$1,000,000
Recipient:
Mackenzie Health Foundation
City:
Vaughan
Province:
ON
Donation is in support of the Domestic Abuse and Sexual Assault Unit at Cortellucci Vaughan Hospital.
MAY 2022
Ronald Schmeichel
Gift:
$10,000,000
Recipient:
Western University
City:
London
Province:
ON
Donation will allow for the construction of a new entrepreneurship and innovation building at the University.
MAY 2022
Scotiabank
Gift:
$250,000
Recipient:
Okanagan College
City:
Kelowna
Province:
BC
Donation will support equitable and inclusive access to the College’s youth Gateway programs for students who have faced barriers to education.
MAY 2022
Scotiabank
Gift:
$2,150,000
Recipient:
YMCA Canada
City:
Toronto
Province:
ON
Donation is in support of the YMCA Alternative Suspension program, which is geared toward providing resources and supports to vulnerable youth. The donation will allow the program, which originated in Quebec, to also be delivered at 50 YMCA Alternative Suspension sites across Alberta, British Columbia, Ontario, New Brunswick.
MAY 2022
Stem Cell Network
Gift:
$1,000,000
Recipient:
University of British Columbia and Vancouver Coastal Health
City:
Vancouver
Province:
BC
The gift will allow for research and a clinical trial for a genetically engineered cell replacement therapy for type 1 diabetes.
MAY 2022
Stem Cell Network
Gift:
$19,500,000
Recipient:
Various
City:
Province:
National
Stem Cell Network announced it would be investing $19,500,000 for 32 stem cell and regenerative research projects and clinical trials across the country.
MAY 2022
Doreen J. Stewart
Gift:
$100,000
Recipient:
Trent University
City:
Peterborough
Province:
ON
Donation will establish three annual awards of $2,500 for nursing students at the University. The awards will support local students from rural communities facing financial barriers to an education in nursing.
MAY 2022
Larry and Judy Tanenbaum Family Foundation
Gift:
$20,000,000
Recipient:
University of Toronto
City:
Toronto
Province:
ON
Donation is in support of the new institute of sport science at the University.
MAY 2022
Temerty Foundation
Gift:
$3,200,000
Recipient:
University of Toronto
City:
Toronto
Province:
ON
Donation will support University of Toronto’s exchange initiative with the National University of Kyiv-Mohyla Academy in Ukraine to welcome more than 200 students from Ukraine whose studies have been disrupted by the war.
MAY 2022
John Viecelli
Gift:
$100,000
Recipient:
Hôtel-Dieu Grace Healthcare Foundation
City:
Windsor
Province:
ON
This is the second of two $100,000 donations from John Viecelli to Hôtel-Dieu Grace Healthcare.
MAY 2022
Cal Wenzel Family Foundation
Gift:
$16,000,000
Recipient:
University of Calgary
City:
Calgary
Province:
AB
The $16,000,000 commitment supports the expansion of the University’s Cumming School of Medicine’s precision health research capacity.
MAY 2022
Yamana Gold Inc.
Gift:
$4,000,000
Recipient:
Princess Margaret Cancer Foundation
City:
Toronto
Province:
ON
The $4,000,000 gift will be given over several years, and establishes a fund supporting two cancer research fellowships and an annual grant for high-risk, high-reward research projects.
MAY 2022
René Dussault
Gift:
$1,000,000
Recipient:
Laval University
City:
Quebec City
Province:
QC
The $1,000,000 donation will be split between the University’s Faculty of Law, creating a teaching leadership chair on the inclusion of Aboriginal traditions in the teaching of law, and the Faculty of Medicine, creating a fund supporting training programs and developments in kidney disease.
MAY 2022
Ericsson
Gift:
$2,000,000
Recipient:
Carleton University
City:
Ottawa
Province:
ON
The donation comes from the Ericsson-Carleton University Partnership for Research and Leadership in 5G Wireless Networks, and will establish a new chair to explore solutions to real-world application challenges of 5G at the University.
MAY 2022
Fabricare Cleaning Centre
Gift:
$100,000
Recipient:
South Muskoka Hospital Foundation and Huntsville Hospital Foundation
City:
Various
Province:
ON
The $100,000 donation will be split equally between South Muskoka Hospital Foundation and Huntsville Hospital Foundation.
MAY 2022
Five Nations Energy Inc.
Gift:
$125,000
Recipient:
Health Sciences North Foundation
City:
Sudbury
Province:
ON
Donation is in support of Health Sciences North’s priority needs, such as acquiring medical equipment.
MAY 2022
G. Magnotta Foundation for Vector-Borne Diseases
Gift:
$1,200,000
Recipient:
University of Guelph
City:
Guelph
Province:
ON
Donation will support the University of Guelph’s Lyme disease research program at the G. Magnotta Lyme Disease Research Lab. The $1,200,000 will be given over three years, and will allow the Lab to continue its study of Lyme disease.