Charitable giving on the decline in Canada

What started out as an attic renovation of an English mansion has led to a revelation for the family of a Canadian soldier in the Second World War. Bruce Hutton is anticipating the return of a care package first sent to his father, Lance-Cpl. Ross Hutton, back in 1943.

Budget 2026 is the next step in your government's plan to make Canadians maîtres chez nous – building our sovereignty and giving us the freedom to live our lives as we choose. Sovereignty starts with creativity – the ability to express ourselves, tell our stories, and connect with each other. To these ends, Budget 2026 makes unprecedented investments in Canadian culture. Today in Montréal, the Prime Minister, Mark Carney, highlighted the largest investment in culture in Canadian history – $4 billion. This will strengthen our institutions, expand the reach of Canadian culture, bring communities together, and empower artists.

What started as eight friends running to raise money for men’s health and the Movember campaign in 2023 has grown into an annual charity event, with more than 700 runners taking part in the 2026 Cold Patrol 10K in support of the Alberta Cancer Foundation.