Local Campaigns don't happen without support!
Campaign candidates and donors are restricted from donating larger amounts of funds to campaigns - this protects our democratic process from "large money" from having undue influence over elections.
Here are the rules from Elections BC
Can I make a campaign contribution?
You can make a campaign contribution if you are:
a resident of B.C., and
a Canadian citizen or permanent resident.
Organizations cannot make campaign contributions or reimburse individuals for making campaign contributions.
What is a campaign contribution?
A campaign contribution is the amount of money, or the value of non-monetary property or services, provided without compensation to a local elections candidate for campaign use or to an elector organization for any use. It also includes:
property or services provided at less than market value to a candidate or elector organization,
property or services purchased from a candidate or elector organization above market value,
fundraising function tickets greater than $50, and
membership fees for an elector organization.
When can I make a campaign contribution?
Campaign contributions can be made at any time to a registered elector organization or candidate, including after an election. An unregistered elector organization is not permitted to accept campaign contributions until after their application for registration has been approved by Elections BC. Source restrictions and contribution limits apply to all contributions, no matter when the contribution is made
Can I be reimbursed for my contribution?
No. Campaign contributions must be made using an individual’s own money or property. Campaign contributions cannot be made indirectly with the money or property of another person, or be reimbursed by another person.
How much can I contribute?
For 2026, you can give a total of $1,429.70 to a local elections candidate or elector organization per campaign.
For a local election held in 2026, unendorsed candidates may contribute an additional $1,429.70 to their own campaign, and a group of endorsed candidates may contribute an additional $1,429.70 in total to the campaign of the elector organization. These additional amounts may only be contributed in the same calendar year that the local election is held.
The campaign contribution limit is adjusted at the start of each calendar year.
Calendar Year Campaign Contribution Limit
2026 $1,429.70
2025 $1,402.40
2024 $1,370.68
2023 $1,324.00
2022 $1,250.00
2021 $1,239.18
2020 $1,224.60
2019 $1,200
2018 $1,200
Will my contribution be reported publicly?
If you give $100 or more to a local elections candidate or elector organization, your name and contribution amount will be published in our Financial Reports and Political Contributions System (FRPC).
Will I get a tax receipt?
No. Campaign contributions to local elections candidates and elector organizations are not eligible for tax receipts.
Are cryptocurrency contributions allowed?
Yes. Campaign contributions of cryptocurrency and non-fungible tokens (NFTs) are allowed. The value of a contribution of cryptocurrency or NFTs is the market value at the time the contribution was made. The contribution rules under LECFA apply to contributions of cryptocurrency and NFTs, including contribution limits and the provision of required contributor information.
Are there any other restrictions I should know?
Anonymous contributions must be $50 or less and be truly anonymous (e.g., via a donation box at an event). Individuals who provide money directly to a candidate cannot request that their contribution be listed as anonymous.
Individuals contributing to candidates or elector organizations in more than one jurisdiction must specify which campaign each contribution is to be used in.
There are serious penalties for breaking the campaign contribution rules established by the Local Elections Campaign Financing Act, including monetary penalties of up to double the amount of the contribution made in contravention of the rules.
How to Donate to my Campaign:
1. By Cheque (old school) - Please make a cheque payable to:
Campaign to re-elect Betty Forbes.
Send me and email and we will have the cheque picked up.
2. By e-transfer - Please send an e-transfer to betty@bettyforbes.ca with a description
"Donate to Campaign to re-elect Betty Forbes"
If it requires a pass phrase I suggest "2026Election". Please email me so we can receive it.
3. Cash - can only be received in amounts of $50 or less due to disclosure rules.
Please email and we can meet for this.