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Trans-Canada Capital
Trans-Canada Capital manages Air Canada pension assets and third-party institutional capital from Montreal.
Trans-Canada Capital
Trans-Canada Capital was formed in 2009. Vincent Morin serves as its President and CEO. The firm functions as a subsidiary of Air Canada and oversees that airline’s pension assets while accepting capital from additional institutional investors. Deployment spans public equity ETFs, fixed income instruments, single-family rental real estate through Pretium and venture positions including Databricks and SpaceX. Geographic reach covers Canada and the United States. The firm also holds exposure to gold and Bitcoin ETFs. Co-investments occur through vehicles such as the TCC Master Alternative Fund. No public headcount figure exists. The firm maintains membership in CAASA, the Responsible Investment Association, UN PRI since 2021 and PMAC. It has sponsored or spoken at conferences including the Sohn Montreal Conference in May 2025 and Investor EQD Austin in January 2025. Philanthropic ties include support for Fondation du CHUM and Fondation du Grand Montréal. The firm’s architecture is defined by its captive relationship with Air Canada. This structure supplies a stable primary capital base while permitting selective third-party mandates through multi-strategy and alternative funds.
General information
Firm type
Generalist
Year founded
2009
AUM
Undisclosed
Location
Region
North America
Country
Canada
City
Montreal
Corporate office
1800 McGill College Avenue Suite 2000, Montreal, Quebec, Canada H3A 3J6
Principals
Vincent Morin
President and CEO
Sector focus
Frequently asked questions
Who runs investment decisions at Trans-Canada Capital?
Vincent Morin serves as President and CEO. He oversees the firm’s multi-strategy portfolio construction and risk management.
How is Trans-Canada Capital related to Air Canada?
Trans-Canada Capital operates as a wholly owned subsidiary of Air Canada. Air Canada remains its primary capital source and founder.
Does Trans-Canada Capital participate in fund commitments or only direct deals?
The firm uses both fund commitments and co-investments. Holdings include positions in Pretium and Inovia Capital alongside direct ETF exposures.
What asset classes does Trans-Canada Capital allocate to?
Allocations include public equities, fixed income, real estate, venture capital and commodity exposure. Confirmed holdings cover ETFs, single-family rentals and private companies such as Databricks.
Where does Trans-Canada Capital maintain investment activity?
Activity centers on Canada and the United States. Portfolio companies and strategies are located in both markets.
What industry associations does Trans-Canada Capital belong to?
The firm is a member of CAASA, the Responsible Investment Association, UN PRI since 2021 and the Portfolio Management Association of Canada.
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