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AND VIEWS OF PROVINCIAL CHARITABLE ORGANIZATIONS

Attention: Business/Financial Editor, News Editor

VANCOUVER, BC--(CCNMatthews - Nov. 9, 2005) - A new Ipsos Reid survey conducted in cooperation with the Association of Fundraising Professionals (Vancouver chapter), shows that the BC adult population (18 ) holds the province's charitable organizations in high regard. The survey conducted to acknowledge National Philanthropy Day (November 9th) also reveals a BC population that is engaged in many philanthropic activities.

Vast Majority of British Columbians (95%) Believe the Province's Charitable Organizations are Trustworthy
Based on perceptions of what they've read, seen, or heard, a full 95% of British Columbians consider the province's charitable organizations to be trustworthy. Importantly, 41% feel these organizations are 'very trustworthy'. Another 54% view charitable organizations in BC as 'somewhat trustworthy'. Very few British Columbians - just 4% - suspects that charitable organizations within the province are not trustworthy.
This overall trend is consistent across all regional and socio-demographic groups, with no statistically significant variation between groups."