The number of charitable donors in Ontario shrank by more than 100,000 people between 2016 and 2020. Ontario could help reverse that trend by doubling its charitable tax credit, which is the lowest of any province or territory except Nunavut.
Increasing Ontario’s Charitable Tax Credits
December 9, 2022
Vulnerable Sector Check Costs Remain a Barrier for Volunteers
The giving of both time and resources in the form of volunteering and charitable donations is a part of the fabric of a way of life: a mark of healthy citizenship and flourishing society.
July 12, 2022
Absorbing Vulnerable Sector Check Fees to Reduce Barriers to Volunteering
The financial burden of VSCs is onerous for smaller charities or volunteers with low incomes, especially if each organization requires a separate check.
July 12, 2022
Policy Priorities for Ontario’s 2022 Election, Spirited Citizenship Recommendations
The financial burden of VSCs is onerous for smaller charities or volunteers with a low income, especially if each organization requires a separate check.
April 26, 2022
Policy Priorities for Ontario’s 2022 Election
In the lead-up to Ontario’s 2022 election, we are sharing our existing research with everyone equally and seek to collaborate with all people of goodwill.
April 26, 2022
The Hidden Economy: How Faith Helps Fuel Canada’s GDP
How Faith Helps Fuel Canada's GDP
September 21, 2020
A Call to Action to Support Canadian Civil Society in Response to COVID-19
Cardus is offering a clear plan of action to equip Canada’s governments to supply immediate financial support to charities in order to protect their capacity to provide crucial front-line services during and after the immediate crisis.
March 20, 2020
The Long, Quiet Work of Faith and Public Good
Religion and religious groups have been integral to villages, towns, and cities for millennia. This remains true for communities today where the presence of congregations is evident. In the case of Guelph, iconic stone churches reflect the long-standing work of the faith community. The work of these communities isn’t always as visible. In this brief case study, we examine a particular set of dynamics that involve a range of congregational actors as they have developed strategies to make Guelph a better place to live for everyone.
January 28, 2020
Negotiating the Complexity of Local Economic Development
A Buffalo Case Study
December 19, 2019