Diversity, Equity and Inclusion

Each February, Black History Month invites us to honour the stories, achievements, and contributions of Black communities across Canada. At Air Canada, this moment is more than a commemoration, it is a continuation of our commitment to uplifting …

Kimberly Ballantyne, 40 (Opaskwayak Cree Nation, Manitoba) is completing her Commercial Pilot License at Harv’s Air in Winnipeg. She is a single mother and the first indigenous pilot from her community. While working at Manitoba Aerospace, she …

One year ago, Air Canada became the first airline in North America to adopt the Hidden Disabilities Sunflower program. The globally recognized initiative employs the use of a discreet sunflower symbol that a person can voluntarily use to signal they …

Yesterday was an exciting day at the Air Canada headquarters as we welcomed young women to our Montreal base to discover the world of global aviation. An annual event in the autumn, we hold an open house to female students and young women aged 15 …

Last month, Air Canada proudly took part of the Aviation Career Exploration (ACE) week with Elevate Aviation in Edmonton, Alberta. A group of 17 women from diverse backgrounds in the Edmonton area were introduced to the Aircraft Maintenance Engineer …

Last week, Air Canada proudly sponsored The Ninety-Nines International Conference and Career Expo that took place in Vancouver, BC. The organization, founded in 1929 and whose first president was Amelia Earhart and currently counts close to 8,000 …