Donations and sponsorships

Commitment to community

Our success depends on the well-being of the communities we serve, and we believe we play a role in their development and sustainability.

Commitment to community

Our success depends on the well-being of the communities we serve, and we believe we play a role in their development and sustainability.

We’re proud of our reputation as a good Canadian corporate citizen.

Through our many donations and sponsorships, we are actively supporting the communities in which we live and work, and building a healthier, brighter future for our Clients, Employees, advisors, shareholders and communities across Canada. 

Our goal is to help those who need help the most, in ways that are relevant to our purpose of living healthier lives while driving measurable social impact. Our philanthropic support within Canada focuses on health, with an emphasis on diabetes and mental health.

We support organizations and programs across the country that empower Canadians to live healthier lives through positive lifestyle changes like exercise, and eating a healthy diet.

We also sponsor sports properties in key markets throughout Canada, allowing us to amplify Sun Life’s commitment to healthy and active living.

Our Public Accountability Statement outlines the social and economic impact of our policies, programs and business activities. Download our latest Public Accountability Statement

Health

We support diabetes awareness, prevention, and care initiatives; and mental health, supporting programs with a focus on building resilience and coping skills.

Learn more about our health initiatives

Arts and culture

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We believe that arts and culture should be celebrated within our communities and made accessible to individuals and families, regardless of their means.

Learn more about how we support the arts

Sponsorships

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We sponsor sports properties in key markets across Canada, amplifying Sun Life’s commitment to healthy and active living.

Learn more about our sponsorships

Employee giving

At Sun Life, employees play an integral role in bringing our purpose to life. You Give We Give is our employee and advisor giving program where employees and advisors can give back to the causes that are important to them. Through You Give We Give, we’re building healthier, sustainable communities.

Find out more about employee giving