Between 2010 and 2020, the percentage of tax filers giving to charity decreased by 24.7 per cent in Nova Scotia.
charitable donations
May 26, 2022
10:09AM
Many foundations in Canada will struggle to increase their charitable spending so quickly.
January 12, 2022
8:26AM
Canadians contributed 0.53 per cent of their household income to registered charities, down from 0.72 per cent.
February 1, 2021
1:49PM
Private charities generally spend money more wisely and effectively than governments.
January 4, 2021
12:08PM
Approximately 72,000 Newfoundlanders and Labradorians made charitable contributions, down from 85,600 in 2008.
December 23, 2020
10:41AM
The rapid decline in giving means charities are increasingly strapped for resources.
December 23, 2018
10:50AM
Ontario recorded the largest decrease in the percentage of household income donated over the decade.
December 20, 2017
3:12PM
In this year's Generosity Index, American states dominate the top of the rankings.
December 16, 2016
9:20AM
From 2004 to 2014, the percentage of Ontario tax-filers donating to charity fell by 18.7 per cent.
December 22, 2015
3:00AM
The average U.S. charitable donation in 2013 was US$5,342—almost three-and-a-half times the average Canadian donation of C$1,574.