Lots of governments accept donations from members of the public. For example, I know the government of Ontario accepts donations through the Ontario Opportunities Fund. I also know that the US federal government accepts donations, even by credit card.
But how can I make a charitable donation to the Government of Canada? (Not that I should.)
The relevant page of the CRA's 2016 General Income Tax and Benefit Guide explains how to donate money to the federal debt servicing and reduction account. The guide writes:
To make a gift to this account, make it payable to the Receiver General, and send it with a note asking that we apply it to this account, to:
Place du Portage
Phase III, 11 Laurier Street
Gatineau, Quebec
K1A 0S5
Donations are tax-deductible: they'll send you a tax receipt.
