British Columbia Increases Campaign Contributions for 2026

Campaign contribution limits increased in British Columbia for 2026 to $1,513.29 for contributions to registered political parties, including their candidates, nomination contestants and registered constituency associations. Additionally, individuals can also contribute up to $1,513.29 to independent candidates and leadership contestants, if a leadership contest is called in 2025. The previous limits from 2025 were $1,484.38 and $1,450.82 in 2024. Also increased to $430 is the limit of a fee paid to attend a leadership convention or other convention of a political party without counting toward the $1,513.29 contribution limit. These contribution amounts are adjusted at the start of each calendar year.

Campaign contribution limits increased for municipalities in British Columbia for 2026 to $1,429.70 for local elections candidate or elector organization per campaign. For a local by-election held in 2026, unendorsed candidates may contribute an additional $1,429.70 to their own campaign, and a group of endorsed candidates may contribute an additional $1,429.70 in total to the campaign of the elector organization.

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