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Donor Story: A retired B.C. nurse brings her expertise and generosity to the global stage

June 13, 2025/in Donor Story/by Canada Gives

Our latest Donor Story explores the philanthropic efforts of retired nurse Clare Pinette. The British Columbia resident knew that she wanted to give back after leaving the workforce, but she soon discovered the potential to make a measurable impact with her time, expertise and charitable funding. With the help of the Canada Gives team, Pinette […]

A Canada Gives Donor Story: International giving in honour of a loved one

December 11, 2024/in Donor Story, News/by Canada Gives

In our latest Donor Story, we highlight the philanthropic work of a Canada Gives Foundation family with deep roots in India. Their passion for bringing their late mother’s giving wishes to life—using international giving to help impoverished girls in the developing world attain meaningful education—and drive to bring multiple generations together to build a transformative […]

Using Donor Advised Funds to mitigate the risk of legal issues with an estate gift

November 20, 2024/in News, Philanthropy/by Canada Gives

When long-time philanthropist Steve McEachern and his wife Mary laid out their estate plans, they named Rotary Foundation Canada as a primary charitable beneficiary of their $40 million fortune, save for the living expenses needed to sustain the lifestyle expenses of the surviving spouse. But before he passed at age 99, Steve had a change […]

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Canada Gives Charitable Registration #83306 2144 RR0001.
You can find us in the Charities Directorate at www.cra-arc.gc.ca

Toronto | Collingwood | Edmonton

1 (844) 583-4483

Canada Gives offices are located on the traditional territory of Indigenous peoples dating back countless generations. We want to show our respect for their contributions and recognize the role of treaty making in what is now Canada. Hundreds of years after the first treaties were signed, they are still relevant today. We seek to do better, to continue to recognize, learn, and grow—in friendship and community, Nation-to-Nation.