Oxfam Canada is a two-star charity with Low Demonstrated Impact. It has an A- Results Reporting grade, which is above average. For every dollar donated, 61 cents are available to go to the cause, which is outside of Ci's reasonable range. 

Founded in 1963, Oxfam Canada (OXC) is an international aid charity focused on improving the material conditions of women and girls around the world. OXC is a branch of the charity Oxfam International, which has affiliated chapters across the world. OXC states that gender-based violence is one of the most prevalent human rights violations that disproportionally affects women, girls, and people from other disadvantaged populations worldwide. It also reports that globally, complications during pregnancy and childbirth are the second leading cause of death for girls aged 15 to 19. OXC’s main programs are Long Term Development, Humanitarian Aid, and Advocacy and Campaigning. In 2024, Oxfam Canada spent $34.7m on its programs. At the time of this update, Oxfam Canada's 2024 impact report was not yet available. While financial information refers to 2024, program information refers to 2023. 

OXC’s Long Term Development programs account for 73% of OXC’s program spending, receiving $21m in 2023. OXC aims to promote sustainable gender equality and combat culturally entrenched gender roles. Among other activities, the charity conducted 156 community sensitization sessions to improve awareness of gender dynamics in 2023. It supported 75 public declarations and actions by influencers on the need for gender equality. Overall, it reports that 260,000 young women received help with sexual and reproductive health services.

OXC’s Humanitarian Aid program group accounts for 17% of OXC's spending, receiving $4.7m in 2023. It responds to urgent crises that require short-term assistance. In 2023, the charity distributed 26,832 hygiene and dignity kits. It also repaired, rehabilitated, installed, and upgraded 2,625 water points.

OXC’s Advocacy and Campaigning accounts for 10% of OXC's spending, receiving $2.8m in 2023. Its advocacy programs aim to bring about long-term change through legislative action. In 2023, the charity communicated 120 times with five Canadian fashion brands to discuss their progress toward paying their female workers a living wage. It hosted two Oxfam advocacy summits in 2023.

Oxfam Canada's audited financial statements use activity-based costing, which is a best practice.

In 2024, Oxfam Canada received $13.6m in Canadian donations and $1.5m in international donations. The charity also received $27.0m in government funding, which is 60% of revenue. OXC spent $34.7m on its programs, which is 77% of revenue, and recorded a surplus of $2.3m, which is 5% of revenue.

Oxfam Canada spent $4.1m on fundraising, which is 30% of donations, and $4.0m on administration, which is 9% of revenue (excluding investment income). Total overhead spending is 39%. For every dollar donated to OXC, 61 cents are available to go to the cause, which is outside Ci's reasonable range. 

Oxfam Canada has $17.3m in reserve funds (cash and investments), which can cover six months of its annual program costs. This is within Ci's reasonable range. 

Oxfam Canada uses external fundraisers. In 2024, OXC paid fundraisers $2.0m to collect $6.4m. It cost 32 cents to raise a dollar through external fundraisers in 2024. 

This charity report is an update that has been sent to Oxfam Canada for review. 

Updated on July 21, 2025 by Liam Chapleau.