Message from PSAC REVP Ontario Re: Ontario Provincial Election Contributions

Greetings Sisters and Brothers,

Ontario is in the midst of an important general election campaign that could have far reaching and long-term consequences for PSAC members not only in Ontario, but also across Canada. We encourage all Locals and Components to get involved in the campaign by ensuring that members are aware of the different Party platforms, and that they get out and vote.

PSAC will engage in the campaign in a number of ways to ensure that anti-worker and anti-public services platforms are opposed. Your union has dedicated resources to join with the greater labour movement and defend our members and communities across this province.

However, our political action must abide by Elections Ontario guidelines and we are therefore taking precautions to ensure that our activities are in line with those guidelines. To comply with all guidelines we have to be aware of financial contributions planned by Locals, Area Councils, Regional Council, Components, and DCL's to a Party, riding or candidate.

Please review the FAQ's on contributions and third party activities from Elections Ontario for a complete detailed account of the guidelines: http://www.elections.on.ca/en-CA/FAQs/ElectionFinances.htm#ThirdParty

Any financial contribution that PSAC structures (Regions, Components, Locals, Committees, including Area Councils) would like to make to a political party, candidate or riding association, must have the written authorization of the PSAC National President. This will ensure that PSAC as a whole does not exceed contribution limits.

In Solidarity,

Sharon DeSousa,
PSAC Regional Executive Vice-President - Ontario