Canadian Family Offices: The top 10 concerns facing Canada’s big givers this year
February 02, 2026
In 2013, 21.9 per cent of Canadian taxpayers claimed charitable donations, but in 2023, only 16.8 per cent did. That’s a decline of about 1.5 million people. In this piece by Canadian Family Offices, John Bromley shares his concern about the continuing decline in Canadians ' charitable giving. He believes that to be more resilient, we need future donors to be schooled in philanthropy, like playing hockey or driving. Fundraising campaigns alone can't do that, as they are typically designed to raise dollars rather than foster a philanthropic attitude.
Read the full article to uncover what six experts in Canadian philanthropy say are the biggest issues today.
