CBC Calgary - Giving in Alberta up, but still behind other provinces

CBC Calgary - Giving in Alberta up, but still behind other provinces: "Giving in Alberta up, but still behind other provinces
Last updated Nov 2 2005 09:30 AM MST
CBC News
Albertans gave more money to charity in 2004 than the year before, but people living in the oil-rich province still donate less, on average, than those living in P.E.I. and Newfoundland.

Statistics Canada released its annual list of charitable giving Tuesday, and noted that Albertans increased their donations by 14 per cent last year.

But the average donation lags behind those in other provinces. The median donation – meaning half the people reporting charitable donations gave more and half gave less – was $280 in Alberta."