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Ottawa Parliament Hill where Alternative Minimum Tax was proposed

Alternative Minimum Tax changes poised to take effect in the New Year

Sometimes the federal government makes news by introducing sweeping new policies. At others it does so by saying little—or nothing—on a specific topic. This week’s 2023 Fall Economic Statement accomplished the latter by disregarding the charitable sector’s calls to roll back some proposed amendments to Canada’s Alternative Minimum Tax. In an earlier blog  we outlined […]

Canada Gives Annual Report 2022

Welcome to Canada Gives Annual Impact Report 2022

Every year we have the pleasure of delivering an overview of our performance as an organization. But the real joy is telling the story of our Foundation families’ extraordinary—and unwavering—generosity. Their dedication to giving back and making a difference continues to help create positive outcomes across Canada’s charitable sector. But as we celebrate another year […]

CRA headquarters where tax policy is created in Canada

New federal tax changes create major challenges for Canadian charities

 The federal government makes frequent tax changes that are intended to deliver specific policy outcomes. In some cases, these have been designed to increase the flow of donations to registered charities across the country. In 2006, for example, Ottawa eliminated the capital gains tax on publicly traded securities donated to a charity, while providing […]

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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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