For many higher net-worth Canadians, charitable giving isn’t simply an act of generosity—it’s part of a broader plan to create impact during their life and to leave a meaningful legacy. That focus is a hallmark of Canada Gives Foundation families. Yet one of the most effective tools for long-term, tax-efficient philanthropy is often underutilized: donating […]
Our latest Donor Story highlights the challenges that an heir faced when his ailing father made a generous—yet highly ambitious—deathbed request. With a substantial estate to manage and an instruction to donate to more than two dozen charities, the son faced an uncertain giving dilemma. But with Canada Gives’ help, he was able to glean […]
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 […]
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 […]
When Tom, a successful member of Vancouver’s arts community, connected with his current advisor, who is a licensed insurance broker, it turned out to be a great match. But when the broker—who has expertise in financial planning, but works with third-party firms to manage client investments—decided to change portfolio managers, Tom worried that he would […]
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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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