Aha, seems we're back on topic after that enlightened discussion on carbonated beverages.
The funding noted above is 65% of election expenses (excluding fundraising expenses).
You're actually approaching the fundamental question of Electoral politics, namely resources. People, and money fight the ground war, Skilled people and money fund the Air war. The GPC is building their base in both these fundamental commodities, people and $$. There have been a plethora of errors, strategic, and tactical, BUT there are a lot of really bright people in the GPC, and they learn from their mistakes. In addition, over the past 4 years increasing number of skilled hacks and flacks have been migrating from the Libs and Cons to where the good policies are, namely the GPC. I ignore the NDP, because there has grown a really visceral hatred of Dippers by Greens. Besides, the only competent flacks and hacks in the NDP are MP's, and there's no way they'll abandon their cushy jobs for any cause.
This election was really great, because, despite the way turnout tanked, the GPC scored a significant increase in votes. The GPC has an interesting way of dividing the loot. Those EDA's (ridings) that are well organized, have active executives etc. qualify to receive the bulk of the EC financing back from the central party. Those who are not organized don't get a dime. There are a growing number or ridings that are building real war chests, and with the money they will attract stronger candidates, with better local organisations.
I'm happy with the growth track, and the next By-Elections will provide for Parliamentary representation. The policy smarts have always been there, now the GPC is becoming a political party instead of a policy club.
