20. Is there a limit on the amount a candidate can contribute to their own election campaign?

Canada

Canada

Answer
Yes, specific limit for candidates
Source

Subsection 367(7): “The following contributions are permitted: (a) contributions that do not exceed $5,000 in total by a candidate for a particular election out of their own funds to their own campaign;”

(Canada Elections Act, 2000 - last amended on June 13, 2019).

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