Québec medical transport expertise at the heart of a global event
Saint-Hubert, June 9, 2025 – Airmedic at the Montréal Grand Prix
Airmedic at the Montréal Grand Prix plays a crucial role in ensuring the safety of the world’s top drivers. Indeed, before the racers can take to the track at Circuit Gilles-Villeneuve, one key condition must be met: an air medical evacuation system must be operational, capable of transporting an injured person to Hôpital du Sacré-Cœur-de-Montréal in under 20 minutes. This is a strict requirement set by the
From June 12 to 15, Airmedic’s airborne medical team and the trauma staff of Hôpital du Sacré-Cœur will carry out intensive simulation exercises. This joint preparation ensures a rapid, safe, and internationally compliant emergency response.
A Partnership Showcasing Québec’s Emergency Medicine on the Podium
This collaboration between Airmedic, Hôpital du Sacré-Cœur-de-Montréal, and the Canadian Grand Prix goes far beyond the event itself. In fact, it embodies a modern vision of integrated and high-performance helicopter medical transport. On one hand, the model demonstrates speed and precision. On the other, it shows how similar systems can reduce the gap between Québec’s regions and specialized care.
“The model we’re applying here, in a high-pressure urban environment, demonstrates what’s possible province-wide,” says Louis-Philippe Loiselle Fortier, Vice-President, Strategic Initiatives and Business Development, Airmedic.
Airmedic’s Excellence at the Montréal Grand Prix
This project perfectly illustrates Québec’s ability to shine on the world stage through its leadership in both healthcare and air medical operations. Airmedic, a 100% Québec-owned company, represents the province’s technical and human expertise in a field where every second counts. Its 2023 acquisition by Dessercom, a long-established paramedical organization, further strengthened its capabilities. This partnership has preserved high-value jobs and significant economic impact within Québec. As a result of this strategic alliance, Airmedic now provides aerial medical coverage for the Montréal Formula 1 Grand Prix, upholding the highest international standards.
“The Montreal Grand Prix can rely on a 100% Quebec safety net. We are the only organization in Quebec capable of delivering this level of expertise, speed and airborne medical coordination,” adds Louis-Philippe Loiselle Fortier.
About Airmedic
Airmedic is a private and innovative Québec-based company offering ground and air medical assistance and transport services across Québec and internationally. It is the only company in Québec operating its own fleet of airplanes and helicopters dedicated exclusively to emergency medical evacuations and interhospital transfers. In 2016, Airmedic became the first private air medical transport company in Canada to receive Accreditation Canada certification, along with Transport Canada authorization for night vision goggle operations and IFR certification for its helicopter missions. hese accreditations demonstrate Airmedic’s ongoing commitment to providing high-quality medical care in the safest possible environment 24/7.
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Raphaële Bourgault
Business Development and Strategic Communications Manager
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