joining a political party in Ontario or a federal party

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temperance

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I found this website quite informative ,has info on being a candidate(expenses and tax breaks ) ,joining political party's( membership rules, fees) http://www.mapleleafweb.com/participation/guides/join_party/federal/

below is how to join in Ontario ,the rest of Canada is located at the website as well ,I must note you can join almost all parties at the age of 14 ,except for Green party its 16 ,so politicians use their kids to add votes, great !!




Joining a Provincial Party in Ontario

Liberal Party of Ontario

Membership Prerequisites
  • Residents of Ontario
  • Fourteen (14) years of age or older
  • Not members of another provincial political party
Online Application
  1. Go to the Ontario Liberal Party website.
  2. Click on Become a Member
  3. Fill out the on-line application form to request a membership application
  4. You will receive an application form in the mail, which you will sign and return with payment
Phone Application
  1. Contact the Party at 1-800-268-7250
  2. Ask to be a member of the Party
  3. A Party representative will provide you with the information and materials to apply for membership.
Mail Application
  1. Contact the Party at:
    • Liberal Party of Ontario
      10 St. Mary Street, Suite 210
      Toronto, Ontario
      M4Y 1P9
  2. Ask to be a member of the Party and provide contact information in your letter.
  3. A Party representative will provide you (via phone or mail) with the information and materials to apply for membership.
Membership Fees
  • A yearly fee of $10 is required for membership ($5 for youth and seniors, $25 for a family)
  • Contributions to a political party are tax-deductible
Additional Information
  • Membership in the Ontario Liberal Party will not be considered valid until a signed application form, together with the appropriate membership fee, is received.
  • All rights and duties of a member are set out by the Party’s Constitution.
Links
New Democratic Party of Ontario

Membership Prerequisites
  • A resident of the Province
  • Support the principles of the New Democratic Party
  • Not a member or supporter of any other political party
Online Application
  1. Go to the New Democratic Party of Ontario website.
  2. Click on Get Involved
  3. Click on Join the Party
  4. Choose the type of membership you would like and continue to payment option.
  5. Fill out online form (payment and person information) and click on “Join Now!”
Phone Application
  1. Contact the Party at 1-416-591-8637
  2. Ask to be a member of the Party
  3. A Party representative will provide you with the information and materials to apply for membership.
  4. You may also fax your request to 1-416-599-4820
Mail Application
  1. Contact the Party at:
    • New Democratic Party of Ontario
      33 Cecil Street
      Toronto, Ontario
      M5T 1N1
  2. Ask to be a member of the Party and provide contact information in your letter.
  3. A Party representative will provide you (via phone or mail) with the information and materials to apply for membership.
Membership Fees
  • A yearly fee of $25 is required for membership ($5 for those not gainfully employed)
  • Contributions to a political party are tax-deductible
Additional Information
  • All rights and duties of a member are set out by the Party’s Constitution.
  • To have voting rights in the party, a member must be 13 years of age or older
Links
Progressive Conservative Party of Ontario

Membership Prerequisites
  • Resident of Ontario
  • Fourteen (14) years of age or older
  • Support the principles and aims of the Party as set out by the Party’s Constitution
Online Application
  1. Go to the Progressive Conservative Party of Ontario website.
  2. Click on Party Membership
  3. Click on Join the Party
  4. Fill out online form (payment and personal information) and submit membership
Phone Application
  • Contact the Ontario Progressive Conservative Party at (416) 861-0020
  • Request application information, which will be sent to you via mail.
Mail Application
  • Send a request for membership information, along with your contact information, to:
    • Progressive Conservative Party of Ontario
      Suite 2020 120 Adelaide Street West Toronto,
      Ontario M5H 1T1
  • A membership application will be sent to you via mail
Membership Fees
  • A yearly fee of $10 is required for membership
  • Contributions to a political party are tax-deductible
Additional Information
  • All rights and duties of a member are set out by the Party’s Constitution.
Links
Green Party of Ontario

Membership Prerequisites
  • Resident of Ontario and at least 16 years of age
  • Not a member of another Ontario political party
  • Respect and uphold the constitution of the party
Online Application
Phone Application
  • Contact the party at 1-416-929-2397
  • Or toll free 1-888-6GREEN6 to request membership information
Mail Application
  1. Go to the Green Party of Ontario website
  2. Under, “Get Involved,” click on Become a Member
  3. Download the Membership Form
  4. Complete the form and send to:
    • Green Party of Ontario
    • 244 Gerrard Street East
    • Toronto ON M5A 2G2
  5. Membership fee must be included. Payment is accepted by cheque, money order, credit card, or direct debit.
Membership Fee
  • $20 annual fee, $10 for students
  • Fees and donations are tax deductible
Additional Information
  • A member is registered with the provincial membership secretary
  • The duties and privileges of members are set out in the party constitution
Links
 
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