The Truth: Christy Clark knows there are many examples of political financing systems that rely
solely on individual donations, including the system currently in place at the federal level, implemented by Stephen Harper.
a) A reformed system of party funding, including a ban
on individual donations of more than # 50,000, with party spending limited to # 100m over a parliament and a «shake up» of union contributions.
Labour's governing body insisted last night that it would not accept a cap
on individual donations when Hayden Phillips publishes his review of party funding.
They're fundamentally rooted in the interests of the Conservative party, which would be hardest hit by the caps
on individual donations which would accompany its introduction.
In order to raise and transfer the millions necessary to carry out his plan, the mayor is accused of willingly skirting state campaign spending laws which place strict
limitations on individual donations.
Because we receive no government funding, and precious little corporate support, we rely almost
exclusively on individual donations and special events to support our lifesaving work.
Aside from oil pipelines, the NDP - Green agreement commits to holding a referendum on proportional representation in fall 2018 (though it is not clear what form of proportional representation will be proposed) and reforming BC's wild - west election finance laws (banning corporate and union donations, placing
limits on individual donations, and limiting party loans to banks and financial institutions).
As the only 100 % nonprofit animal shelter in the greater Sacramento region and with more than 6,000 stray or surrendered animals entering our shelter every year, the Sacramento SPCA
relies on individual donations like yours to help us give them a second chance.
In their submissions, the Conservatives called for a
cap on individual donations to political parties, but Labour rejected this and instead called for caps on campaign spending throughout the year, rather than simply in a run - up to an election as now.
In a statement, NEC chairman Mike Griffiths also said Tony Blair backed this position, refuting claims that he had already endorsed Hayden Phillips» reported recommendations for a # 50,000 cap
on individual donations and an annual limit on campaign spending.
The Labour leader then made the same move with caps on party donations, reiterating his call for David Cameron to come back to the negotiating table to set a limit
on individual donations, probably around the # 5,000 mark.
Reports suggest Hayden Phillips will recommend a cap
on individual donations to political parties of # 50,000, phased in over four years, when he publishes his final proposals.
The Lib Dems would probably be happy with a solution similar to that proposed by the Committee on Standards in Public Life — a # 10,000 cap
on individual donations, with # 23 billion of state funding for parties — but the Conservatives would prefer a # 50,000 cap, and are wary of state funding.
If Cameron wants a cap of # 50,000
on individual donations is not now the time to demonstrate that policy by refusing any donation over # 50,000 in total from any one individual?
The federal Supreme Court's 2014 ruling in McCutcheon v. FEC further exacerbated the situation by removing aggregate limits
on individual donations — in other words, the court ruled that caps could not be placed on individuals vis - à - vis the total amount of money given across - the - board to all candidates in a calendar year.
Hawkins has voluntarily placed a cap of $ 2,600
on individual donations, the maximum allowed in federal elections.
This is why the Labour leader also made mention of a cap
on individual donations.
Writing in the Telegraph, Sir Christopher Kelly says a cap
on individual donations would likely result in a need for increasing public funding of political parties.
But BBC political correspondent James Hardy said Sir Hayden would «risk Labour fury» by recommending a legally binding limit
on individual donations, whether they are from private donors, big business or trade unions.
German Shepherd Rescue of Tulsa (GSR Tulsa) is a non-profit organization and as such we rely solely
on individual donations, pet adoptions and fundraising activities to defer the costs of veterinary care, food and other items needed for our rescued dogs.
New England Wildlife Center is a nonprofit organization, is not funded through tax dollars, and relies
on individual donations to support our mission.