Financial Support

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Thank you for learning how you can help.  Municipal election contributions help with costs associated with running a fair and financially equitable campaign.  

Maximum limits even the playing field for participants by establish a ceiling maximum for donations and campaign contributions whether an in-kind service for the campaign or a direct cash giving.  (source: elections.bc.ca)

As of January 2026, the maximum allowable contribution/donation by any one person or organization in a municipal election, whether a byelection or an election  is: $1429.70/contributor.  https://elections.bc.ca/local-elections/making-a-campaign-contribution/

The maximum sum for expenses for a campaign for Councillor in Lions Bay cannot exceed $6161.89 CND  https://elections.bc.ca/local-elections/candidate-expense-limits/

Know before you donate: important information on municipal donations:

• If you give under $50 - your name is not made public nor published in the FRPC.
• Donations of  $50 or more to a local election candidate or elector organization, your name and contribution amount is published in the Financial Reports and Political Contributions System (FRPC). 
• Tax receipts?  NO.  Campaign contributions to local/ municipal election candidates and/or elector organizations are not eligible for tax receipts. 
• Who can donate to a campaign?  A resident of B.C., and either a Canadian citizen or permanent resident.
• Is there a limit on financial contributions? YES. Individuals/ groups  have a donation maximum and it is $1429.70 per individual.