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Last updated: March 30 2011
Japan: More Help Needed
It is hard to comprehend the magnitude of the disaster unfolding in Japan. The physical and mental suffering caused by the earthquake and tsunami are compounded by the fear of a nuclear catastrophe. How can Canadians help in a meaningful way?
There are many organizations that have mobilized resources for the people of Japan, and our monetary donations will ensure that sustained relief efforts begin without delay. Our government includes donation advice on its website set up for natural disasters. Our public broadcaster, the CBC, lists many reputable organizations accepting money right now for Japan relief.
Our federal government and provinces encourage us to give generously by providing tax credits for money that we spend on others. A donation of $1,000 to bring hope to a troubled nation costs much less than that amount, as illustrated below.
|
Province of Residence |
Federal
Tax Credit |
Provincial
Tax Credit |
Total
Tax Credit |
Cost to donate
$1,000 |
|
British Columbia |
$262.00 |
$127.72 |
$389.72 |
$610.28 |
|
Alberta |
$262.00 |
$188.00 |
$450.00 |
$550.00 |
|
Saskatchewan |
$262.00 |
$142.00 |
$404.00 |
$596.00 |
|
Manitoba |
$262.00 |
$160.80 |
$422.80 |
$577.20 |
|
Ontario |
$262.00 |
$99.38 |
$361.38 |
$638.62 |
|
Quebec |
$262.00 |
$232.00 |
$494.00 |
$506.00 |
|
New Brunswick |
$262.00 |
$119.80 |
$381.80 |
$618.20 |
|
Nova Scotia |
$262.00 |
$185.58 |
$447.58 |
$552.42 |
|
Prince Edward Island |
$262.00 |
$153.20 |
$415.20 |
$584.80 |
|
Newfoundland |
$262.00 |
$121.80 |
$383.80 |
$616.20 |
|
Yukon |
$262.00 |
$116.16 |
$378.16 |
$621.84 |
|
North West Territories |
$262.00 |
$124.20 |
$386.20 |
$613.80 |
|
Nunavut |
$262.00 |
$100.00 |
$362.00 |
$638.00 |
Please give what you can, when you can, to support this most worthy cause.
