Charitable donations are up, even as tax receipts continue to decline: Statistics Canada

Author Shannon VanRaes
Newly released statistics show the COVID-19 pandemic didn’t stop Canadians from making charitable contributions

Why It Matters

Fewer Canadians are claiming charitable tax credits. Finding out why could help charities better understand donors.

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