Philanthropy

Ecological gifts provide tax breaks

Habitat loss and degradation are the greatest threats to biodiversity in Canada today. Thanks to Environment Canada’s Ecological Gifts Program, with its unique tax advantages, more Canadians can leave a legacy for tomorrow and receive a tax break today.

By Natasha van Bentum |April 7, 2014

2 min read

Industry

Wall Streeter by day, actor by night

When Mark Axelowitz isn’t managing money, he’s memorizing lines.

By Staff |February 14, 2014

1 min read

Tax News

Tax tips for giving to charity

Make sure clients can claim donations

By Jamie Golombek |December 10, 2013

3 min read

Planning and Advice

My Best Event: Inspiring ideas

When it comes to helping businesses prosper in Victoria, B.C., Philip Bisset-Covaneiro is a YES man. That stands for Young Entrepreneurs Society, a non-profit he established in Victoria in 2007 and still chairs.

By Stuart Foxman |December 3, 2013

2 min read

Economic Indicators

Executives sleep outside to face cold reality of homelessness

Seventy-four of Toronto’s top business and community leaders spent a chilly, damp night sleeping on the pavement to raise more than $700,000 for homeless kids at Covenant House, Nov. 21.

By Staff |November 22, 2013

1 min read

Economic Indicators

Goldman’s philanthropy causing internal resentment

Goldman Sachs has given $1.6 billion to charity since 2008 through its foundation, reports the New York Times.

By Staff |November 1, 2013

1 min read

Industry

Give using community foundations

Community foundations help clients give back

By Melissa Campeau |August 9, 2013

7 min read

Industry

Gatsby star raises $33 million for charity

When charity and arts come together they can do wonders. They can save rainforests, and with a dash of celebrity support, even tigers in Nepal.

By Vikram Barhat |May 16, 2013

2 min read

Estate Planning

When to talk philanthropy

You help clients build wealth. Now, help them give it away

By Christopher Mason |December 19, 2012

7 min read

Estate Planning

Giving through donor-advised funds

Would-be philanthropists often find themselves confronted with a common paradox: the larger the value of their gift, the less likely they are to feel certain about the charitable beneficiaries. Often the best solution is a donor-guided “intermediate charity” such as a donor-advised fund.

By Elaine Blades and Malcolm Burrows |September 17, 2012

7 min read

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