News and Views
2024 Federal Budget highlights for philanthropists: AMT adjustment a win for donors
The charitable sector breathed a measured sigh of relief last week when the 2024 federal budget was tabled, after the federal government first proposed measures in 2023 that would limit tax exemptions, credits and deductions relating to charitable donations—particularly those focused on AMT filers. Why? The longstanding perception has been that high-earning Canadians use their […]
Defining your values and using them to shape your philanthropy
The journey to becoming a philanthropist is an extraordinary experience, to say the least. It’s one that involves understanding the causes that you and your family wish to support, and the portion of your wealth that you plan to donate to fulfill your charitable giving goals—making the world a better place in the process. Perhaps […]
What type of charitable gift is best?
As our Canada Gives Foundation families get set to celebrate the holidays, they’re mixing present wrapping with charitable gift planning. That often means bringing their loved ones into the philanthropic fold, involving the next generation in their generosity as they work to select the charity(ies) they’ll be supporting through their Canada Gives Foundation account in […]