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May 11, 2009 Princess Margaret Hospital to receive $12.5 million donation

In support of its $25 million expansion campaign, Princess Margaret Hospital’s Breast Cancer Rapid Diagnosis program will receive a $12.5 million donation from Emmanuelle Gattuso and Allan Slaight. The couple is also leading a fundraising campaign to secure the remaining $12.5 million to complete the centre.

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April 09, 2009 Recent announcement of $3.1 million investment to assist small and rural charities

The Honourable Jean-Pierre Blackburn, Minister of National Revenue and Minister of State (Agriculture), is pleased to announce funding for seven new projects under the Charities Partnership and Outreach Program of the Canada Revenue Agency (CRA).

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April 07, 2009 Being charitable is a great way to give yourself a tax break

Article posted on thestarphoenix.com

The current recession has had unusual effects this income tax preparation season, and one of the most advantageous tax breaks currently available to employed citizens is increasingly being ignored. That's credits for charitable donations, which in many cases offer a far greater tax saving or tax deferral than registered retirement savings plan contributions or child-care expenses or medical expenses.....

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March 30, 2009 Vancouver General Hospital receives $15 million donation

A new, state-of-the-art research centre will be established at Vancouver General Hospital, housing three internationally-recognized research programs and named after Robert H.N. Ho in honour of his $15-million donation.

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March 09, 2009 Canadian Museum for Human Rights receives $1 Million donation

The Canadian Museum for Human Rights is pleased to announce a $1 million donation from the Carolyn Sifton Foundation.

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