The 42nd Ontario general election will be held on or before June 7th, 2018.
Canadian and Ontario politics are badly in need of some new voices; it has become painfully clear that if we really want real change, we need to stop voting for the candidate we think might win and start voting for the candidate who will best represent us. After all, if we don’t start voting for what we want, we’ll never get it!
WRGreens need your help! Volunteers can make all the difference, and of course your vote will always be appreciated. You’ll find contact information for your WRGreens Riding in the menu link above, and if you’re not sure which is your riding, you can find out how from the “find your riding” link in the sidebar.
Although we don’t normally solicit donations here, with an election coming, this is a great time to donate if you’re going to, especially if you want the most bang for your buck. If you get your donation in by December 31st, your donation limit resets to zero so your limit resets to 0 for 2018.
In spite of the mainstream claims the 2008 recession is over, we are aware that although it may be true for the one percent, it isn’t for most people. If you aren’t in a position to donate; please don’t. Come out to our events or volunteer instead!
If you can afford to donate now (or in the future), something I did not realize before joining the party is that political donations come with tax breaks. I was shocked to learn three quarters of anything you donate up to $400 will be refunded when you do your taxes! After that the rebates reduce in size, check the chart below for details.
WRGreens aren’t set up to take online donations (yet) but you can donate directly to the Green Party of Ontario, your year-end donation of $5, $10, $25 or whatever you can afford will be most appreciated. Any donation you can make will help fund the preparations for our upcoming crucial election, mere months away!
| Your Gift | Tax Credit* | Actual Cost |
| $5 | $3.75 | $1.25 |
| $10 | $7.50 | $2.50 |
| $25 | $18.75 | $6.25 |
| $50 | $37.50 | $12.50 |
| $100 | $75 | $25 |
| $300 | $225 | $75 |
| $400 | $300 | $100 |
| $500 | $350 | $150 |
| $750 | $475 | $275 |
| $900 | $550 | $350 |
| $1,200 | $700 | $500 |
| *Based on your total tax credit for 2017 | ||
If your pre-New Year’s resolution is to make an end of year donation to the Green Party don’t delay!
And if there’s any cash in the kitty after making your GPO donation, you might want to consider a donation to the Green Party of Canada.
We need Green voices at the table, not just for today, but into the future. The Green Party is a grassroots party operating on a minimal budget; with your help we can run more robust campaigns, and elect more Greens!
[revised & reblogged from the Kitchener—Conestoga Greens blog]