Tax Incentives
Canada’s Ecological Gifts Program provides a way for Canadians with ecologically sensitive land to protect nature and leave a legacy for future generations.
Made possible by the terms of the Income Tax Act of Canada, it offers significant tax benefits to landowners who donate ecologically significant land land or a partial interest in ecologically significant land to a qualified recipient.
Recipients ensure that the land’s biodiversity and environmental heritage are conserved in perpetuity.
Additional Resources
2020 marks the 25th anniversary of Canada’s Ecological Gifts Program. Land donors Howard and Jean Clifford speak about why they participated in the program and the importance of conserving nature for future generations.