Vision Vancouver reveals $2.251-million donor list for 2014

Following public pressure from political opponents, particularly the Non-Partisan Association, the Vision Vancouver party today released its 2014 pre-election donor list.

From January 1 to October 31 of this year, Vision Vancouver raised a total of $2,251,348.17 in campaign funding from individual, corporate and union donors. Corporate donations account for 64 per cent ($1,437,880) of total donations received.

Some of the largest and most notable donations were from Lululemon founder Chip Wilson ($37,500), the Vancouver Canucks/Aquilini Corporation ($60,000), Magnum Projects ($75,000), the Vancouver Taxi Association ($53,000), and the Canadian Union of BC Employees ($226,000 through three union entities).

David Aisenstat, the owner of The Keg Restaurant, contributed $215,000 to Vision Vancouver through his personal funds ($100,000), the Charles F. White Corporation ($75,000), which he owns, and the restaurant chain itself ($40,000).

There are currently no limits on campaign donations and spending, although there are calls for the provincial government to enact legislation that will curb party finances.

Individual Contributions

• Total contributions: 8,538
• Total contributors: 4,335
• Total raised: $492,588.17
• Largest contributions:
  • David Aisenstat: $100,000
  • Dean Alexander: $39,200
  • Ross Beaty: $30,000
  • Houtan Rafii: $15,000
  • Chip Wilson: $37,500

Corporate Contributions

• Total contributions: 182
• Total contributors: 133
• Total raised: $1,437,880
• Largest contributions:
  • Amacon: $45,000
  • Aquilini Development: $60,000
  • Bert’s Electric: $25,000
  • CM Bay Properties: $25,000
  • Concord Pacific: $40,000
  • Faith Hope Investments Corp: $35,000
  • ITC Management: $25,000
  • Jameson Development Corporation: $20,000
  • Keg Restaurants: $40,000
  • Kebet Holdings: $25,000
  • Great Casino Corporation: $10,000
  • Low Tide Properties: $37,500
  • Magnum Projects: $75,000
  • MCL Motors: $50,000
  • Polygon Homes: $15,000
  • Renewal Partners: $25,000
  • Rennie Marketing Systems: $26,000
  • Rize Alliance Properties: $34,500
  • RPMG Holdings: $50,000
  • Shato Holdings: $50,000
  • Solterra: $25,000
  • Stratcom: $20,000
  • The Charles F. White Corporation: $75,000
  • Thind Properties: $30,000
  • Vancouver Taxi Association: $53,000
  • Wall Financial: $15,000
  • Wesgroup Properties: $55,000
  • Westbank Corporation: $15,000

Union Contributions

• Total contributions: 19
• Total contributors: 10
• Total raised: $320,880
• Largest contributions:
  • BC Government and Services Employees Union: $10,080
  • Canadian Labour Congress: $30,000
  • Canadian Union of Public Employees BC Division: $152,000
  • Canadian Union of Public Employees Local 1004: $34,000
  • Canadian Union of Public Employees Local 15: $40,000
  • International Union of Operating Engineers Local 963: $13,300
  • UNIFOR Canada: $15,000
  • Vancouver Elementary School Teachers Association: $17,500

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