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    David Bissett

    Calgary philanthropist who gave SAIT $30 million for the Bissett Autonomous Aviation Park

    Background

    David Bissett is a Calgary philanthropist and a long-time supporter of the Southern Alberta Institute of Technology (SAIT).

    On October 8, 2026, SAIT announced a $30-million gift from Bissett for the Bissett Autonomous Aviation Park, a facility for training, testing and certifying remotely piloted and autonomous aircraft.

    Global News reported in 2019 that Bissett, a member of the Order of Canada, gave SAIT $30 million that year, and in 2014 he gave $5 million to help establish the Bissett Bursary Program.

    Key facts

    Role
    Calgary philanthropist and long-time SAIT supportersource
    October 8, 2026 gift
    $30-million gift for the Bissett Autonomous Aviation Park at SAITsource
    Earlier gifts
    Gave $5 million in 2014 to help establish the Bissett Bursary Program, and a $30-million donation in 2019source
    Honour
    Member of the Order of Canada, according to Global News in 2019source

    WYDE coverage of David Bissett

    WYDE Newsroom has published one article about David Bissett, on Oct 9, 2026. David Bissett is a donor in 1 story. The most recent is Calgary Philanthropist David Bissett Gives SAIT $30 Million for Autonomous Aviation Park.

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    Sources

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