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28 Jan 2025

Reflecting on the History of AFP in Canada and My Role in Shaping It

FRANÇAIS After more than 35 years with AFP, I will be retiring on February 15, 2025. One of the things I am most proud of is the growth of AFP in...

23 Jan 2025

UPDATE - Impact of Prorogation on the Proposed Extension for Donation Receipts

FRANÇAIS On January 23, 2025, the federal government released draft legislation to extend the 2024 charitable donation deadline. This draft...

21 Jan 2025

DonorPerfect Renews its Support for AFP Canada

FRANÇAIS AFP Canada, a leading national voice for fundraising professionals in this country, is excited to share that DonorPerfect will continue its...

14 Jan 2025

Chair of AFP Canada Rea Ganesh: ‘Members Should Expect Two-Way Communication From Me, in an Atmosphere Where We Are Learning From Each Other’

FRANÇAIS The newly seated chair of AFP Canada, Rea Ganesh, MBA, began her two-year term on January 1, 2025. Currently with the Scarborough Health...

31 Dec 2024

AFP Canada Applauds the Federal Government’s Plan to Extend the 2024 Charitable Receipt Deadline

FRANÇAIS December 31, 2024, yesterday the federal government announced that it intends to amend the Income Tax Act by extending the donation deadline...

30 Dec 2024

Government announces extension of 2024 charitable donations to February 28, 2025

FRANÇAIS On December 30, the Honourable Dominic LeBlanc, Minister of Finance and Intergovernmental Affairs, along with the Honourable Élisabeth Brière...

18 Dec 2024

AFP Canada Urges Government to Offer Flexibility on Donation Receipt Deadline

FRANÇAIS AFP Canada sent the following letter urging the federal government to allow Canadians to apply donations made in January and February 2025 to...

17 Dec 2024

Supporting Charities in Challenging Times: Why Donations Matter More Than Ever

FRANÇAIS In a world where charitable organizations play a crucial role in supporting communities and causes, their ability to meet these growing needs...

10 Dec 2024

Vincent Duckworth: Reflections as outgoing chair of the AFP Foundation for Philanthropy – Canada

FRANÇAIS ‘‘I still have much to learn.’ Vincent Duckworth has served as the chair of the board of the AFP Foundation for Philanthropy – Canada since...

04 Dec 2024

Reflections: Outgoing AFP Canada Chair Jennifer Johnstone

FRANÇAIS ‘Kindness continues to be most important in the way that we do our work’ Jennifer Johnstone has served as the chair of AFP Canada’s board of...