18. Is there a limit on the amount a donor can contribute to a candidate?

Canada

Canada

Answer
Yes, for natural persons
Source

367(1) (b): No individual shall make contributions that exceed $1,500 in total in any calendar year to the registered associations, nomination contestants and candidates of a particular registered party

(Canada Elections Act, 2000 - last amended on January 1, 2016)

Comment

An individual can contribute CAD 1,500 in total to the registered local associations, candidates and nomination contestants of a party. The contribution limit is increased by $25 on January 1 in each year.

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