Fewer Canadians donating to non-profits amid ongoing sector challenges: StatsCan
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Canada’s charitable landscape underwent significant changes over the last five years, according to new data from Statistics Canada.
The shift reflects what many non-profit organizations say they have experienced firsthand: a significant decline in the number of Canadians making donations.
Data shows that, between 2018 and 2023, the number of Canadians aged 15 and older who donated fell from 68 per cent to just 54 per cent.
The decline in donations coincides with an increasing population.
The findings also highlight COVID-19’s impact on t
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