We hope so. I believe that everyone would be happy to know that corporations and Canadians in general are investing in their communities in order to get projects done.
Additionally, even though these may not be direct investments, some large Canadian institutions are celebrating important anniversaries in the same year as the 150th anniversary of Confederation. The Canadian Imperial Bank of Commerce, just as one example, is celebrating its 150th anniversary in 2017. I assume that it will hold some activities to celebrate that major point in its history.
We can only encourage Canadians to come together and to make a contribution to their communities. We can only encourage people to make that kind of gift, whether through contributing to events or through legacies.
As always, another ingredient is very helpful–the fact that people give their time and their money. As far as I know, the government will not be organizing any formal fundraising so that Canadians can contribute, but we will never discourage people from getting involved and making things happen in their own communities.