A contributor may not contribute more than $2,500 to any one mayoral candidate

A contributor may not contribute more than a total of $5,000 to all candidates

Who can make a contribution?

• Ontario residents
• The candidate or their spouse
• Any business that is not incorporated such as a partnership or sole proprietor

Who cannot make a contribution?

• A federal political party, constituency association or a registered candidate in a federal election
• A provincial political party, constituency association or a registered candidate or leadership contestant registered under the Election Finances Act
• The Crown in right of Canada or Ontario, a municipality or local board
• Charitable organizations or corporations that have been established for charitable purposes and public corporations that are prohibited by the statute or common law from making political donations

Rebate Calculation

• Less than $25 - not elgible for a rebate
• $25-$300 - 75% of total contributions
• $301-$1000 - $225 plus 50% of the difference between the total contributions and $300
• $1000-$2500 - the lesser of: $575 plus 33 1/3% of the difference between the total contributions and $1000; and $1000