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Liberals received more than twice as much in contributions than PC Party in 2016

Elections P.E.I. released the financial contributions to the province's four political parties in 2016.

Several top donors contributed to both the PC and Liberal Party

P.E.I.'s Liberal Party received $403,422 in contributions in 2016, more than double the PC Party. (Andrew Vaughan/The Canadian Press)

Elections P.E.I. released the financial contributionsto the province's four political parties in 2016 on Thursday.

The Liberals received more than twice as much in donations as the PC Party.

Contributions less than $250 Contributions greater than $250 Total contributions received
Liberal Party $82,452 $320,970 $403,422
PC Party $23,252 $150,112 $173,364
Green Party $12,200 $9,490 $21,690
NDP $10,618 $14,555 $25,173


Cox and Palmer, a law firm with locations in every Atlantic province, was the highest contributor for both the Liberals($6,230.62), and the PC's($5,900.16).

Bell Canada was also among the highest contributors to both the PC Party ($3,218.88) and Liberals ($4,380.36).

The Greens were the only partyto receive more total money fromcontributions less than $250 than those greater than $250, due in partto the party policy not to accept corporate contributions.