Have Canadians Become Less Generous? Study Tracks 2 Decades of Donation Trends

A magnifying glass enlarges the holographic image of Parliament Hill's Peace Tower on a $20 bill shown in a display case at the Bank of Canada Museum in Ottawa on Sept. 4, 2024. The Canadian Press/Justin Tang

Canadians are donating less to charity, with both the number of donors and the donation amounts shrinking, according to a recent study by the Fraser Institute.

The study, titled “Generosity in Canada: The 2024 Generosity Index,” shows that the percentage of tax filers who donated to charity has fallen to its lowest point in 20 years.