Bernier says he has raised over $90,000 since quitting the Conservative party
OTTAWA — Maxime Bernier claimed Wednesday that he has raised more than $90,000 for his new political venture and says the party he intends to lead will be in place by the time his political rivals return to Ottawa.
In a fundraising email to supporters, the former Conservative MP writes that he is working to complete the requisite Elections Canada forms and develop the party’s constitution and platform.
Bernier organizer Martin Masse said about 2,500 people donated to Bernier’s cause.
Bernier writes in his message that the donations are “all the more generous” because his team can’t issue tax receipts for the donations. A spokesperson with Elections Canada said a party must be registered in order for it to be subject to political financing rules.