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2021 federal budget offers new charity funding—and maybe new disbursement quotas

With the record deficits and aggressive new program spending of the 2021 federal budget, most headlines focused on the fact that Ottawa chose not to increase income, capital gains or corporate taxes. But what got far less attention was the funding devoted to helping the non-profit sector weather (what we hope) is the final stage […]

Chipman Lane estate gift is an example of creative philanthropy at its best

When most of us think of sizeable charitable gifts—or in some cases an estate gift—our minds turn to well-heeled philanthropists cutting hefty cheques in support of their favourite causes. And quite often, that is the case. But as experienced donors will point out, supporting the charitable sector isn’t merely about donating cash. Virtually any type […]

The legacy benefits of a donor advised fund for wealthy families

A recurring theme among Canada Gives’ donor advised fund clients is the sheer joy they experience from philanthropy. They often remind us that one of the most satisfying aspects of accumulating significant wealth is having the opportunity to give it away to the causes that mean the most to them. Building a lasting legacy, preferably […]

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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.

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