The Conservative Party raised $8,306,535 in the first quarter of 2023 — more than double the amount the Liberals collected.
The Conservatives’ first quarter funds came from 45,659 donors. The Liberals raised $3,614,224 from 30,720 donors over the same time period, according to Elections Canada data.
The Conservative Party said in a news release the fundraising is evidence of support for Conservative Leader Pierre Poilievre.
“The $8,306,535 raised in Q1 speaks to the growing movement of Canadians who are putting their hard-earned dollars behind a leader who is listening to them and speaking to their concerns,” the news release says.
The NDP raised $1,260,952 from 15,594 donors. The Green Party raised $400,915,
