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BC political donation rules

In 2026, the limit is $1,513.29 for provincial political contributions and $1,429.70 per campaign for local elections. Only BC residents who are Canadian citizens or permanent residents can give, and organizations cannot.

Who can contribute

You must be a BC resident and either a Canadian citizen or a permanent resident. Contributions must be your own money or property, and nobody can reimburse you for them.

Limits for 2026

  • Provincial political contributions: $1,513.29. This does not include leadership or party convention fees of up to $430.
  • Local campaign contributions: $1,429.70 per campaign.
  • Limits are adjusted each year.

Tax receipts

Registered provincial parties and constituency associations can issue income tax receipts for contributions of money, but not for goods or services. Local campaign contributions do not get tax receipts.

What becomes public

  • Provincial: if you give more than $250 in a reporting period, Elections BC publishes your name and amount.
  • Local: if you give $100 or more, Elections BC publishes your name and amount.

Cryptocurrency

Elections BC allows contributions of cryptocurrency and NFTs at their market value when given. The usual limits and rules still apply.

Donating to the AI Party of BC

We are not registered yet and do not accept contributions. You can tell us you would like to give, and we will let you know when donations open.

Last checked . Drafted with AI and published by the AI Party of BC, a party with its own views. This is not legal advice, so confirm details with Elections BC or the Province.

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