Philanthropy

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Estate Planning

Donate life insurance, save tax

Fewer Canadians are donating to charity. Statistics Canada reports donations fell nearly 2% to $8.3 billion in 2012. What’s worse, the number of people giving slipped 1.4% to 5.6 million.

By David Wm. Brown |May 9, 2014

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Estate Planning

Donate life insurance, save tax

Save tax by donating life insurance with this new CRA rule.

May 2, 2014

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Economic Indicators

Buffett’s son fights poachers

The foundation of Warren Buffett’s son, Howard Buffett, is supporting the Selous Game Reserve in Tanzania, reports Treehugger.

By Staff |April 17, 2014

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Tax News

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

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