At the start of 2021, it was difficult to envision exactly how the year would unfold. The coronavirus pandemic still loomed large (and, unfortunately, still does) as we emerged from the best year in Canada Gives’ history. That happened because our Foundation account holders took action at the onset of the pandemic to help charities […]
Earlier this year we shared on social media a diagram from our website that summarizes how a Canada Gives Foundation account works, how donations flow into a donor advised fund and how grants are distributed to charities. The purpose was to remind our current and future donor clients that Canada Gives’ mission is to not […]
According to many investment industry leaders, financial advisors in Canada are facing a significant business threat. As enormous wealth continues to transfer between generations—Manulife has estimated the figure at approximately $1 trillion between 2016 and 2026—advisors run the risk of losing long-standing client relationships when family assets pass from the wealth builder generation to their […]
The thousands of Canadian philanthropists who give generously each year to their preferred causes share some common characteristics. Namely, their kindness is selfless and their dedication to making a difference tends to be utterly relentless. They give not only because they can, but because it’s a key part of their personal identity. National Philanthropy Day […]
This is the third in our new Donor Connect series, an initiative designed to share giving ideas and to highlight the great work of the many not-for-profits supported by the Canada Gives’ family of foundation funders. In this piece, we highlight a Canada Gives Foundation account holder’s efforts to help Canada’s Afghan allies left behind […]
One of the joys of having significant wealth is the satisfaction that comes with being able to one day give some or all of it away—either through sustained philanthropy over a lifetime, or in the form of an estate gift. But while many wealthier families in Canada trust a family office to manage their financial, […]
This is the second in our new Donor Connect series, an initiative designed to share giving ideas and to highlight the great work of the many not-for-profits supported by the Canada Gives’ family of foundation funders. In this installment–an award program like no other in Canada. Dennis Perry grew up enjoying the wilderness of British […]
For the many wealthy Canadians who decide they want to give back in a more organized manner—often to enhance the impact of their philanthropy or because they want to involve the next generation in the process—they’ll eventually face a choice of how best to structure their charitable giving. While there are many options, it usually […]
This is the first in our new Donor Connect series, an initiative designed to share giving ideas and to highlight the great work of the many not-for-profits supported by Canada Gives donor clients. In this installment, we profile CAWST–a charity that provides clean water, sanitation and hygiene services to communities in the developing world–and the […]
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 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.
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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