Disaster relief, rising demand will squeeze charities in 2019

For decision makers in the corporate investment community, the guiding maxims for 2019 should be to expect the unexpected and build in budget allowances for disaster relief.

Given that climate change will escalate the frequency and ferocity of natural disasters in 2019 and beyond, forward planning is needed now to ensure charities reliant on corporate support don’t lose out, writes Bruce MacDonald of Imagine Canada. Photograph courtesy of Wikimedia Commons

Opinion

BY Bruce MacDonald

December 19, 2018

We are fortunate to live in a nation where people and corporations are so generous. Community investment, helping the less fortunate and inclusion are internationally recognized hallmarks of Canadian life, and these characteristics must be nurtured.

To keep reading, subscribe and become a political insider.

Only $7.76 a week for an annual subscription.

Enjoy unlimited website access and the digital newspaper.

Cancel anytime.

Already a Subscriber?

Get Weekend Point of View Newsletter

A round up of the past weekâ€™s opinion writers and columnists on Saturdays and Sundays.

By entering your email address you consent to receive email from The Hill Times containing news, analysis, updates and offers. You may unsubscribe at any time. See our privacy policy