Scotsman.com Living - Moves to tap the wealth of 4.2 million Canadian Scots

Scotsman.com Living - Moves to tap the wealth of 4.2 million Canadian Scots: "Moves to tap the wealth of 4.2 million Canadian Scots
BILL JAMIESON

EVERY St Andrew's Day is special. But this year the celebrations had a special resonance in Canada, home to no fewer than 4.2 million people who claim a Scottish heritage. On Tuesday, George Reid, the presiding officer of the Scottish Parliament, held a reception at the National Club, Toronto, followed by a similar event and dinner on St Andrew's Day in Vancouver.

This is no routine glad-handing. The events marked the launch of the Scotland Funds in Canada. It aims to catalyse charitable giving by expats that could bring a multi-million-dollar funding bonanza for dozens of projects across Scotland in the fields of arts, culture, sport and education."