Financial reports released by Elections Canada over the weekend show that the Green Party has the strongest fundraising growth of any Canadian political party.
The GPC raised $531,404 in the second quarter of 2014, representing a 67% increase over the same period in 2013.
The party also saw significant growth in the number of donors contributing, with 7,546 donating to the party in second quarter of 2014 – an increase of 66% over the same period in 2013.
The Green Party's robust fundraising gains come at the same time as both the Liberals and Conservatives saw their revenues decline relative to the second quarter of 2013.
“The strength of our fundraising is just another indicator that more and more Canadians are turning to the Green Party as a meaningful alternative to the other federal parties,” said Green Party Leader Elizabeth May. “These quarterly results show that our message is resonating with grassroots supporters, and that we are building momentum heading into the coming election.”
The 2014 fundraising numbers follow a very strong 2013 fundraising year, in which the Green Party of Canada saw revenue growth of 30%, and donor base growth of 52% compared to 2012.
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Contact:
Julian Morelli
Director of Communications
Green Party of Canada
(613) 614 4916
julian.morelli@greenparty.ca