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NORM SANDBERG

For Mayor of Collingwood, Ontario

Who can make contributions

Any person who is a resident of Ontario can make a contribution to a candidate's campaign or contribute to a third party advertiser to help fund their advertisements.

Corporations carrying on business in Ontario, and trade unions that hold bargaining rights for employees in Ontario, are not permitted to make contributions to candidates in municipal elections in Ontario. However, they may contribute to third party advertisers. Groups such as neighbourhood associations, clubs or professional associations are not eligible to make financial contributions. Members may contribute individually.

Contribution limit

You may contribute a maximum of $1,200 to a single candidate.

You may also contribute a maximum of $1,200 to a third party advertiser. These amounts include the value of any goods or services donated to the campaign. You may not contribute more than $5,000 in total to candidates running for offices on the same council or school board, or to third party advertisers who are registered in the same municipality.

If you buy a ticket to a candidate's fundraiser, the cost of the ticket is a contribution.

Rules regarding contributions

Any contribution of money must come directly from the contributor. You are not permitted to pool contributions from others and then forward that money to a candidate's campaign. If a contribution is made from a joint account, it must be clear which person is making the contribution.

Contributions greater than $25 may not be made in cash. All contributions above $25 must be made by cheque, money order, Interac e-Transfer, or by a method that clearly shows where the funds came from. If the total value of the contributions you've made is greater than $100, your name and address will be recorded in the candidate's financial statement (a public document).

Contributions are not tax deductible. Your municipality may have a contribution rebate program — contact your municipal clerk for more information.

Candidates are not permitted to return unused contributions. Surplus funds must be turned over to the municipality.

Thank you

To donate or for questions, contact Norm:
Tel: 705-445-8384
Email: cfo@norm4mayor.ca