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Social Services Ottawa, Ontario BN: 129716866RR0001 (CRA) Sign up to see website
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71
Integrity Assessment
Strong transparency
71/100 · methodology

About Oxfam Canada

Oxfam Canada is an affiliate of the international Oxfam Confederation networked in 87 countries as part of a global movement for change. Our mission is to build lasting solutions to poverty and injustice, focusing on improving lives and promoting the rights of women and girls.

Founded
Headquarters
Ottawa, Ontario
Foundation type
Charitable organization
Size
large

Verified certifications

Confirmed against the issuing authority - not self-reported.

CRA Registered Charity

Focus areas & reach

· What they work on and where

How it stacks up against peers

· vs. 8 similar social services in Canada
Program spending This charity: 78%
Peer average: 70%
Integrity Assessment This charity: 71
Peer average: 71

Concerns

· None found
No red flags found
Screened for CRA registration revocation, Open investigations, Governance scandals, Related-party deals, Excessive exec comp.

Where every C$1 goes

· FY2023 · CRA (Canada) (FY2023)
C$0.79
C$0.12
ProgramC$0.79
AdministrationC$0.07
FundraisingC$0.12
Grants to other charitiesC$0.00
OtherC$0.02
78% to programs beats the peer average (70%) and beats the Charity Navigator "highly efficient" threshold (75%).

GiveRadar Analysis

Original analysis from GiveRadar's dataset of comparable organizations

GiveRadar's verified records show Oxfam Canada with a substantially complete profile, cross-referenced across 3 independent sources including the CRA.

  • By reported annual revenue, it is larger than 97% of the 2,459 social services charities in Canada with financial records on GiveRadar. See the filings
  • It has more complete contact information than nearly all comparable organizations, with a verified website, email, phone and address on record. See national comparisons
  • Its integrity score of 71 places it in the top 1% of the 2,630 social services charities in Canada GiveRadar tracks, because GiveRadar has verified its financial disclosures and its registration. View this cohort
GiveRadar has verified
  • government registration
  • financial records
  • disclosed leadership
  • a website
  • a contact email
  • a donation page
Not yet verified by GiveRadar
  • an owner-submitted profile claim

Analysis based on GiveRadar's benchmark dataset of 2026-07-03. It describes what GiveRadar has verified, not a judgment of the organization itself.

Common questions

· Auto-generated from filings + methodology

Oxfam Canada is a registered social services nonprofit based in Ottawa, Ontario, Canada. It is registered with the Canada Revenue Agency (CRA). It was founded in 2016 and has been operating for 10 years. Its registration number is 129716866RR0001. According to GiveRadar's records, it holds registered-charity status with the Canada Revenue Agency (CRA), which means it can issue official donation receipts and files annual T3010 returns with the regulator. GiveRadar's Integrity Assessment for the organization is 71/100, which reflects how much public information is available, not whether the charity is legitimate. The organization reports C$35M in annual revenue. 16 officers and directors are publicly disclosed. No red flags have been detected.

Oxfam Canada's official registration number is 129716866RR0001, as recorded in the national registry of Canada.

Oxfam Canada has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 71/100. This score combines five components: Registration (20 pts), Financial Transparency (30 pts), Governance (20 pts), Contact Availability (10 pts), and Data Recency (20 pts), with negative adjustments for any red flags. A score of 71 ('Strong transparency') reflects well-documented governance, recent financials, named leadership, and working contact details. The charity allocates 78% of expenses to programs, which contributes positively to its score. For comparison, the average integrity assessment for social services charities in Canada is 71/100.

Oxfam Canada is located in Ottawa, Ontario, Canada. The organization was established in 2016 and has been active for 10 years. Its registered address is 39 Mcarthur Ave, Canada.

Based on official tax filings, Oxfam Canada has C$35M in annual revenue. It allocates 78% of expenses to programs and services. This is above the average of 70% for social services charities in Canada. Its revenue is significantly above the peer average of C$2M. Create a free GiveRadar account to view the complete financial breakdown with year-over-year trends.

Oxfam Canada is classified as a Social Services organization, registered in Canada. It operates as a Charitable organization. By size, it is categorized as a large organization. It has C$35M in annual revenue. The organization has 16 disclosed officers and directors.

No red flags have been detected for Oxfam Canada. GiveRadar automatically screens charities for concerning patterns including high executive compensation, low program spending, and missing financial filings. Based on available official data, no issues have been identified.

According to GiveRadar's records, Oxfam Canada holds registered-charity status with the Canada Revenue Agency (CRA), which means it can issue official donation receipts and files annual T3010 returns with the regulator. It is registered with the Canada Revenue Agency (CRA). It reports that 78% of expenses go to programs (the peer average is 70%). You can donate directly through their official donation page linked on their GiveRadar profile. GiveRadar provides data for research and does not endorse any organization. A GiveRadar Integrity Assessment reflects how much public data is available, not whether an organization is safe to donate to, so it is always smart to do your own research before giving.

Oxfam Canada is an affiliate of the international Oxfam Confederation networked in 87 countries as part of a global movement for change. Our mission is to build lasting solutions to poverty and injustice, focusing on improving lives and promoting the rights of women and girls. Oxfam Canada is classified as a social services organization registered in Canada. The organization was founded in 2016.

Among social services charities registered in Canada: It allocates 78% of expenses to programs, above the peer average of 70%. Its annual revenue of C$35M is well above the peer average of C$2M.

Oxfam Canada is a registered charity in Canada. Donations to registered Canadian charities are eligible for tax credits on your federal and provincial income tax returns. The federal credit is 15% on the first $200 and 29% on amounts above $200. Keep your official donation receipt for tax filing.

Annual revenue
C$10M-C$100M
78% to programs
Source: CRA (Canada) (FY2023) why this matters
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Filing history

1 year on file from CRA (Canada) (FY2023): revenue, expenses, program spending, assets, and liabilities by fiscal year.

Years on record: FY2023.
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Taxes

Tax-deductibility for donors

Canadian donations are deductible if Oxfam Canada is registered with the CRA as a charity. The charity issues an official donation receipt.

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Leadership

From FY2023 filing

AM
Amelia M•••••
Director

Officers & trustees (16)

Source: Public filings

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Latest news

From global news sources

10 articles found

From news sources and the organization. Shown for transparency; news never affects the integrity score.

CUPE 2722 Oxfam Canada workers stage “Big Head” action in downtown Ottawa as strike enters its fourth week - BNN Bloomberg

www.bnnbloomberg.ca ·

Oxfam Canada Board can’t claim to stand for feminism and justice while their workers strike - Yahoo Finance

finance.yahoo.com ·

Mysterious website, changed email messages and no negotiations: Oxfam Canada strike continues into second week - Future of Good

futureofgood.co ·

One week into strike, CUPE 2722 calls on Oxfam Canada to return to the bargaining table - CUPE

cupe.ca ·

Oxfam Canada Workers Pushing to Include Policies to Support 2SLGBTQ+ Workers and Domestic Violence Survivors in Collective Bargaining - PressProgress

pressprogress.ca ·

Oxfam Canada staff begin strike, cite lack of support for gender-affirming care, domestic violence protection and fair wages - Future of Good

futureofgood.co ·

CUPE 2722 members at Oxfam Canada face strike deadline as employer refuses to live by its values - Yahoo Finance

finance.yahoo.com ·

Oxfam Canada report reveals record levels of income and wealth inequality in 2025 - World Socialist Web Site

www.wsws.org ·

‘Water is being used as a method of war’: Oxfam Canada on Israeli operations in Lebanon - CTV News

www.ctvnews.ca ·

Wealth inequality in Canada reaches ‘crisis levels,’ Oxfam report warns, with sharp impacts in Saskatchewan - DiscoverMooseJaw

discovermoosejaw.com ·

Activity timeline

Filings and press mentions, merged

CUPE 2722 Oxfam Canada workers stage “Big Head” action in downtown Ottawa as strike enters its fourth week - BNN Bloombe
Jul 2026
www.bnnbloomberg.ca
Oxfam Canada Board can’t claim to stand for feminism and justice while their workers strike - Yahoo Finance
Jun 2026
finance.yahoo.com
Mysterious website, changed email messages and no negotiations: Oxfam Canada strike continues into second week - Future
Jun 2026
futureofgood.co
One week into strike, CUPE 2722 calls on Oxfam Canada to return to the bargaining table - CUPE
Jun 2026
cupe.ca
Oxfam Canada Workers Pushing to Include Policies to Support 2SLGBTQ+ Workers and Domestic Violence Survivors in Collecti
Jun 2026
pressprogress.ca
Oxfam Canada staff begin strike, cite lack of support for gender-affirming care, domestic violence protection and fair w
Jun 2026
futureofgood.co
CUPE 2722 members at Oxfam Canada face strike deadline as employer refuses to live by its values - Yahoo Finance
Jun 2026
finance.yahoo.com
Oxfam Canada report reveals record levels of income and wealth inequality in 2025 - World Socialist Web Site
Mar 2026
www.wsws.org
‘Water is being used as a method of war’: Oxfam Canada on Israeli operations in Lebanon - CTV News
Mar 2026
www.ctvnews.ca
Wealth inequality in Canada reaches ‘crisis levels,’ Oxfam report warns, with sharp impacts in Saskatchewan - DiscoverMo
Feb 2026
discovermoosejaw.com
Form filed
C$35.5M revenue
FY2023
CRA (Canada)

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Cause areas in Canada

How many charities work in each area, with this charity's area highlighted.

Human Services 15,009
Community Development 13,007
Education 8,619
Religion 8,105
Arts & Culture 5,872
Health 3,812
Social Services this charity 2,630
Youth Development 752
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Most common causes in Canada

Causes charities work on most.

Community Development 4,996
Mission Work 3,269
Religion 2,198
Education 1,865
Disability 1,363
Cultural Heritage 990
Arts & Culture 773
Housing 429

Sources and verification

Registration and legal identity
Canada Revenue Agency (CRA) - List of Charities
Financial filings
CRA T3010 Registered Charity Information Returns - Fiscal year 2023 most recent on file.
Officers and trustees
Canada Revenue Agency (CRA) - List of Charities - 16 disclosed in the public registry.
News and media coverage
GDELT Project + Google News

Data freshness

Last updated
Apr 21, 2026
Registry checked
Apr 1, 2026
Profile completeness
85%

What we know and don't know

Exactly which public data we hold on this charity. Our score reflects transparency, not impact.

On record · 8
  • Financial data · FY2023 on record
  • Named leadership · 16 officers on file
  • Government registration · Registered with an official registry
  • Official website · On record
  • Headquarters address · On file
  • Direct contact · Email or phone published
  • Tax-deductibility · Verified
  • Founding date · 2016
Not available · 3
  • Executive pay
    Top-officer pay not disclosed
  • Mission statement
    No self-published statement of purpose
  • Programs & activities
    No named programs listed by the charity

Methodology

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Quick facts about Oxfam Canada

What is Oxfam Canada?
Oxfam Canada is a social services charitable organization based in Ottawa, Canada. Oxfam Canada is an affiliate of the international Oxfam Confederation networked in 87 countries as part of a global movement for change. Our mission is to build lasting solutions to poverty and injustice, focusing on improving lives and promoting the rights of women and girls.
When was Oxfam Canada founded?
Oxfam Canada was founded in 2016.
Where is Oxfam Canada located?
Headquartered in Ottawa, Ontario, Canada.
What is Oxfam Canada's annual budget?
Annual revenue for fiscal year 2023 is approximately C$10M-C$100M. 78% of expenses go to program services.
Is Oxfam Canada trustworthy?
Oxfam Canada has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 71 out of 100 (Strong transparency). The score reflects public-data transparency: registration, financial disclosure, governance, contact details, and how recently data was refreshed. It does not measure program impact.
What is Oxfam Canada's registration number?
Registration: 129716866RR0001 (Canada).
What is Oxfam Canada's website?
https://www.oxfam.ca
Are donations to Oxfam Canada tax-deductible?
Donations may be tax-deductible for residents of Canada under local rules. US donors should check whether the charity has an equivalency-determination letter or a US-based fiscal sponsor before claiming a deduction.