Philanthropy

This Canadian cancer charity tells the public it spends most of its donations on charitable works. Financial records tell a different story

Breast Cancer Canada says its proceeds go towards funding medical research and raising awareness about a devastating disease. However, this IJB investigation found that most of the money raised bank rolls its own fundraising.

Canada’s health charities must prioritize trust and transparency

An Investigative Journalism Bureau investigation has revealed questionable practices – and regulatory lapses – in Canada’s health charity community, raising questions about fundraising practices, administrative costs and government oversight.