Manitoba and 2 of Its Cities Most Generous in Canada: StatCan Report

Published on March 15, 2024

Two small cities in Manitoba have the distinction of being the most generous contributors to charity of any in the country, according to a Statistics Canada report on charitable donations in the 2022 tax year. Steinbach, Manitoba, with a population of just under 18,000, had a median donation of $2,230, as first reported by Blacklock’s Reporter. That is six times higher than the median for Canada, which was $380. Winkler, Manitoba, with a population of around 14,000, was number two nationally, with a median donation rate of $1,820 per year—nearly five times the national average. The mayor of Winkler is pleased—but not that surprised....