Jul 23, 2025
CANADA LIFE’S ENDURING SUPPORT HELPS MANITOBA OPERA REACH NEW AUDIENCES
For more than 50 years, Canada Life has played a pivotal role in the growth and reach of Manitoba Opera, helping to ensure that opera remains an accessible and vibrant part of Manitoba’s cultural landscape. Since the company’s inaugural performance in 1972, Canada Life has been a steadfast sponsor, motivated by a belief in the power of storytelling and cultural expression to build stronger, more connected communities.
This commitment is visible in Canada Life’s ongoing support for Manitoba Opera’s educational and community engagement programs. As Education & Community Engagement Sponsor, Canada Life has helped bring opera directly to youth across Manitoba. The Opera Class program, in particular, has introduced over four thousand children to the art form, sparking creativity and a love of music through hands-on workshops led by professional opera singers. These efforts ensure that young people, regardless of their background, can experience the transformative power of the arts.
Canada Life’s dedication to community giving is also reflected in the actions of its employees, who volunteered more than 36,000 hours and contributed over $2.6 million to community causes in 2024-25. This culture of generosity and engagement aligns closely with Manitoba Opera’s mission to change lives through music and storytelling.
Without support from partners like Canada Life, Manitoba Opera’s ability to offer student programming and community outreach would be diminished, leaving a gap in opportunities for youth to explore, question, and create. Canada Life’s unwavering support ensures that opera remains a vital gateway for connection, imagination, and understanding in Manitoba.
Manitoba Opera extends heartfelt gratitude to Canada Life for its decades-long partnership and ongoing belief in the value of the arts. Their support continues to make a meaningful difference, on stage, in classrooms, and throughout the community. Thank you Canada Life!
