Emergency Air Care in Québec
Airmedic Remains Under Québec Ownership
LÉVIS, August 31, 2023 – Dessercom has become the new owner of Airmedic, a Québec leader in emergency air medical care, ensuring that the company remains under Québec ownership. Therefore, this $54-million transaction will secure the organization’s long-term stability and support its continued growth.
Finally, this acquisition was made possible through the financial support of Fédération des caisses Desjardins du Québec and Capital régional et coopératif Desjardins.
Serving All of Québec, at All Times
Airmedic remains the only private company offering medical assistance services in Québec. Therefore, it continues to deliver safe and adapted emergency air care, regardless of the situation. Since 2012, Airmedic crews have carried out more than 8,370 missions across the province.
“Today, we welcome more than 10 years of expertise in medical assistance and air transport. This unique know-how includes emergency medical evacuations by helicopter and airplane. Therefore, this acquisition aligns directly with our mission to improve healthcare in Québec. It also supports our goal to diversify our services,” said Maxime Laviolette, President and Chief Executive Officer of Dessercom.
Healthcare organizations will continue to benefit from Airmedic’s expertise. Mining and forestry companies will also maintain access to these specialized services. In addition, individuals living in remote regions, especially First Nations communities, will still be able to count on Airmedic.
The management team and roughly 150 employees remain in place to ensure uninterrupted service. The company will continue operating as an autonomous entity from Saint-Hubert, Québec.
“We are pleased to look toward the future with a partner that has delivered prehospital emergency services for 40 years and shares our values of excellence and compassion. Therefore, Dessercom will bring stability for both our operations and our employees, and will guide the leadership team as we advance several projects that matter deeply to us,” added Sophie Larochelle, Chief Executive Officer of Airmedic.
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About Dessercom
Dessercom, a charitable organization founded in 1968, has been providing pre-hospital emergency services since 1984 and non-emergency medical transportation since 1995. With a team of over 1,000 professionals spread across 14 administrative regions in Quebec, it is the largest company in Canada in this field. A major philanthropic player in Quebec, Dessercom has donated more than $55 million to various health organizations and foundations since its inception. Committed to serving the public in all its areas of activity, Dessercom works daily to improve healthcare and the well-being of the communities it serves.
About Airmedic
Airmedic is an innovative Québec-based company offering emergency medical assistance and air transport by helicopter or airplane throughout the province. It is the only organization in Québec operating its own dedicated fleet for emergency evacuations and interhospital transfers. Since 2016, Airmedic has held Accreditation Canada certification and Transport Canada authorizations for night vision goggle operations and IFR-certified helicopter missions—testament to its commitment to high-quality, safe medical care.
Sources
Dessercom
Émilie Bonneau Director – Communications and Philanthropy
Airmedic
Jean-Patrick Laflamme Director, Communications, Public and Government Relations
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Anne-Marie-A. Savoie Partner | Fernandez Public Relations
418-934-7448 | [email protected]
Airmedic
Raphaële Bourgault
Business Development and Strategic Communications Manager
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514-709-9633
Q&A
- I have an Airmedic protection plan. Is it still valid?
Yes. All operations remain active and your protection remains valid. Our teams are available 24/7 for evacuations and air transports. - Do Airmedic’s services change following the acquisition?
No. Services, teams, and aircraft (helicopters and airplanes) remain exactly the same. All members and clients will continue to receive assistance and air medical transport according to their protection or contract, day or night, anywhere in Québec. - Will there be a temporary service interruption during the transition?
No. Airmedic provides 24/7 service with no interruptions, regardless of where you are in Québec. - Do you still accept new clients, or only existing ones?
We continue to honor all existing protections and contracts. In addition, we are pleased to offer services to all new individual, corporate, or institutional clients.
To validate your subscription status, visit your member portal.
To explore available protection plans, visit airmedic.net.
For corporate or institutional clients, the sales team is available to assist.
For additional questions or comments, please use the contact form. For further information, you can also reach Airmedic’s customer service at 1-866-673-3838.
