Policy & Regulation Pre-budget consultations in advance of the 2022 federal budget brief to the house of commons standing committee on finance Published: August 1, 2021 Download Documents Policy & Regulation Pre-budget consultations in advance of the 2022 federal budget brief to the house of commons standing committee on finance Philanthropy has been a driving force in building and shaping the Canada we know today. In the face of an historic crisis, the charitable and nonprofit sector continues to step up, supporting the most vulnerable Canadians through the pandemic. The sector comprises 8.4% of Canadian GDP and employs 2.4 million people. Canada would not be the same without the philanthropic sector – one that is vital to Canada’s economy and society.