Looks like Americans are more generous than Canadians

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Canadians don’t really give a lot to charity, compared to their U.S. counterparts.

In 2008, 27.3 per cent of Americans donated to good causes, compared to 23.6 per cent of Canadians, and they gave almost twice as much, according to an annual study on giving by the Fraser Institute.

Canadians don’t give as much because we expect government to enact programs that bring help to those who need help, while Americans rely more heavily on private philanthropy. That’s why we agree to pay higher taxes.

http://www.theglobeandmail.com/life/giving/giving-commentary/in-harpers-canada-will-we-give-more-of-ourselves-to-get-lower-taxes/article2218237/