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Ars Technica Charity Drive Surpasses $11K in Two Days

12/13/2025

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Ars Technica Raises Funds

The Ars Technica Charity Drive has raised over $11,000 in its first two days for the Electronic Frontier Foundation and Child’s Play.
The drive runs until January 2, 2026.
It aims to surpass the 2020 record of $58,000.
Fraser Institute reports Canadian charitable donations are at a 20-year low, with 17% of tax filers donating.
Manitoba leads in charitable giving, while New Brunswick has the lowest participation.

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Historical Context

Charitable giving in Canada has declined significantly, with only 17% of tax filers donating in 2023, down from 23% in 2003. This trend reflects broader challenges faced by the charitable sector, including regulatory scrutiny from the Canada Revenue Agency, which oversees compliance and transparency for over 86,000 registered charities. The decline raises concerns about community support and the effectiveness of current philanthropic strategies.

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Ars Technica Raises Funds

The Ars Technica Charity Drive has raised over $11,000 in its first two days for the Electronic Frontier Foundation and Child’s Play.
The drive runs until January 2, 2026.
It aims to surpass the 2020 record of $58,000.
Fraser Institute reports Canadian charitable donations are at a 20-year low, with 17% of tax filers donating.
Manitoba leads in charitable giving, while New Brunswick has the lowest participation.

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