Canadian donations to charity take a hit, drop to all-time low, study shows
Aarjavee Raaj
Published: Dec 13, 2025
Updated: Dec 13, 2025
CTV News
Excerpt
A new study from the Fraser Institute on Canadian generosity has found that the number of Canadians donating to charity dropped to the lowest point in two decades in 2023.
The Canadian public policy think tank study showed that around one-in-six Canadians — or just under 17 per cent — are making charitable donations on their tax returns.
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