Liberals out-fundraise Conservatives by almost $1M in third quarter of 2026

Liberals beat Conservatives in fundraising by $1M
Liberals beat Conservatives in fundraising by $1M
Elections Canada signs are seen in the Beaches-East York riding in Toronto, on Monday, Aug. 31, 2026.
THE CANADIAN PRESS/Keito Newman
Writer

The Liberal Party surpassed the Conservatives in fundraising by almost $1 million in the third quarter of 2026, says Elections Canada. 

Records published by Elections Canada show the Conservatives raised $3.9 million, while the Liberals raised $4.9 million. 

In the second quarter of the year, the Conservatives raised $5 million, while the Liberals raised $4.3 million. 

When asked at a press conference Sunday about being surpassed by the Liberals in fundraising, Conservative Leader Pierre Poilievre accused Prime Minister Mark Carney of "using the corporate powerbrokers that he's paying off" with tax dollars.

Poilievre also said Carney was giving an "unprecedented gusher of gifts to his corporate friends through subsidies and handouts."

On Sunday, Carney called six federal byelections in ridings in Quebec, Ontario and Saskatchewan for Dec. 7.

This report by The Canadian Press was first published Nov. 1, 2026. 

By Catherine Morrison | Copyright 2026, The Canadian Press. All rights reserved.

  • The Canadian Press is Canada's trusted news source and leader in providing real-time, bilingual multimedia stories across print, broadcast and digital platforms. From breaking regional, national and international stories to the biggest events in politics, business, entertainment and lifestyle, The Canadian Press is there when it matters, giving Canadians an authentic, unbiased source, driven by truth, accuracy and timeliness.

This quaint little town is Canada's Cotswolds and feels like a trip to rural England

Skip the transatlantic flight and head here instead. ✈️

Trump says U.S., Canada have the 'concept of a very good deal'

U.S., Canada have 'concept' of a good deal': Trump

Suspect identified by police in violent Toronto home invasion

Police identify suspect in Toronto home invasion