Terms & Conditions for Donations
(BC Municipal Election – 2026)
1. Eligibility to Donate
By making a contribution, you confirm that you are:
An individual (not a corporation, business, organization, or union)
A Canadian citizen or permanent resident
A resident of British Columbia
Making this contribution with your own funds, not on behalf of anyone else
Not otherwise prohibited from donating under the Local Elections Campaign Financing Act (LECFA)
2. Contribution Limits
All contributions must comply with Elections BC contribution limits for the 2026 local elections.
Anonymous contributions are permitted only up to $50.
Contributions over $50 require full donor information.
3. Required Donor Information
For contributions over $50, you must provide:
Full legal name
Residential address (no PO boxes)
City and postal code
Confirmation of BC residency
Confirmation of Canadian citizenship or permanent residency
This information is required by Elections BC for campaign finance reporting.
4. Use of Funds
All contributions will be deposited into the campaign account and used solely for authorized campaign expenses in accordance with LECFA.
5. No Tax Receipts
Municipal campaign contributions in British Columbia are not tax‑deductible. No tax receipts will be issued.
6. Refund Policy
Contributions made in error may be refunded if requested within 30 days and if the funds have not yet been submitted in a campaign financing report.
Refunds cannot be issued after reporting deadlines or if prohibited by Elections BC rules.
7. Privacy & Disclosure
Donor information is collected for the purpose of complying with Elections BC reporting requirements.
Contributions over $100 will be publicly disclosed by Elections BC, including donor name and amount.
Your information will not be sold or shared for any other purpose.
8. Payment Security
All online payments are processed securely through our payment provider. No credit card information is stored by the campaign.
9. Authorization
By completing your donation, you acknowledge that:
You have read and understood these Terms & Conditions
You meet all eligibility requirements
Your contribution complies with Elections BC rules
You consent to the collection and reporting of your information as required by law
