John,
Our end-of-year fundraising drive is very important
for the PPC’s finances.
Last year, we raised about $300,000 in
three days. As of now, with about 12 hours left, we’re up to almost
$200,000.
We’re in good shape financially. We have no
debt. We will finish the year with a small surplus. We manage our
finances in a very conservative and responsible way.
And we expect to receive a $600,000 cheque from Elections
Canada as reimbursement for half of our election campaign expenses.
All this money will go into our war chest in preparation for
the next election.
You may think that’s a lot of money and
that it’s sufficient for our needs.
But let’s be realistic.
The Liberals and Conservatives each spent about $30
million during the fall election. The NDP spent $24 million. We spent
approximately $1,3 million.
Every dollar we spend
goes a long way. We are a lot more efficient, creative, and dynamic
than the establishment parties.
But as long as the
Liberals spend more on Facebook ads alone than we do on our whole
campaign, we shouldn’t be surprised about the results.
John, we must be able to compete on equal terms. Or at least
on less unequal ones.
If you haven’t donated the maximum amount this
year, please consider making a final $100 donation before midnight. It
will only cost you $25 with the tax credit.
Thank
you,
-Max
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