Conservatives break Canadian political fundraising records

The Conservative Party of Canada has set a
new Canadian political fundraising record for Q2, and for the first six months
of any year. The Conservatives raised over $8.5 million from more than 53,000
Canadians – the best Q2 ever, including in 2011 during a majority winning
election campaign. This brings the total to over $16.5 million in the first six
months of 2019 – nearly $1 million better than 2011, and nearly $3 million
better than 2015. The 53,294 individual donors is also a record Q2.

“We’re now less than 90 days until Election Day, and these
fundraising results show that momentum is firmly on our side,” said Andrew
Scheer, Leader of Canada’s Conservatives. “With Canadians clearly showing their
support for our party, we’re going to continue to outline our plan that helps
all Canadians get ahead.”

With $8,532,334 raised from 53,294 donors, it is an
improvement of over $300,000 from the previous Q2 record in Canada. It is the
second quarter in a row with over 50,000 donors – something no other political
party has done since 2015.

“More and more Canadians are realizing that Justin Trudeau
is simply not as advertised,” continued Scheer. “Canadians are tired of the
scandals and the broken promises. They’re looking for a new government that
will live within its means and leave more money in their pockets so they can
get ahead.”

Top Q2 donation totals, any Canadian political party:

2019 – Conservative Party – $8,532,334

2011 – Conservative Party – $8,205,079

2015 – Conservative Party – $7,368,976

Top first six months donation totals, any Canadian political party:

2019 – Conservative Party – $16,543,195

2011 – Conservative Party – $15,575,184

2015 – Conservative Party – $13,671,894

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