News and Views
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]