Some fear upcoming federal tax changes on rich could result in donation nosedive; others say concern unwarranted

Author Gabe Oatley
More than 900 people have signed a petition urging the government not to “weaken giving incentives”

Why It Matters

Wealthy Canadians’ donations form a growing share of the total charitable giving pie. Some charity advocates worry a proposed tax policy change, aiming at forcing high-income Canadians to pay more in taxes, will harm charitable giving.

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