The data used in this paper comes from the Annual Reports of the Chief Election Officer of Ontario and from Elections Ontario’s web-posted data files of disclosed contributions, those greater than $100, at all contribution periods and to all party and constituency associations of the three major parties between 2004 and August 29, 2011.
The data used in this paper comes from the Annual Reports of the Chief Election Officer of Ontario and from Elections Ontario’s web-posted data files of disclosed contributions, those greater than $100, at all contribution periods and to all party and constituency associations of the three major parties between 2004 and August 29, 2011.
Executive summary. 2
The Data. 5
Background to campaign and party finance reforms during the Liberal administration. 5
Where did the money come from?. 8
Economic Sectors. 11
Contributions from the Tobacco Industry. 15
Contributions from Individuals. 15
Contributions from Corporations. 17
Contributions from Conglomerates. 20
Contributions from Unions. 22
Contributions from Public Sector Organizations. 24
