Todayville Charitable giving on the decline in Canada There would have been 1.5 million more Canadians who donated to charity in 2023—and $755.5 million more in donations—had Canadians given to the same extent they did 10 years prior Dec 16, 2025 Read more
CTV News Salvation Army Christmas campaign down nearly 50 per cent as kettles go unstaffed Nine days before Christmas, the Salvation Army is launching a desperate appeal for volunteers. The agency reports its seasonal goal is off by nearly 50 per cent, simply because of … Dec 16, 2025 Read more
Canadian Affairs How culture shapes volunteerism in Canada A recent Statistics Canada report shows differences in volunteerism rates by race and immigration status. About 70 per cent of racialized Canadians volunteered in 2023, compared with 74 per cent … Dec 16, 2025 Read more
CTV News Canadian donations to charity take a hit, drop to all-time low, study shows 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. … Dec 13, 2025 Read more
CBC News Some provinces are selling U.S. booze again — with a holiday twist. Is yours one of them? How are Canadians feeling about buying American these days? Well, when it comes to U.S. alcohol, many are again raising a glass. But that doesn't mean their elbows are down. Dec 11, 2025 Read more
CBC News Charity food drives: are they the answer? Here's what Calgarians say Is it time for Canada to consider something like government food stamps to address hunger? Atul Bir says 10 years ago, he would have said no. We’re looking out for … Dec 10, 2025 Read more