Thesis: the over-reliance on outside contractors by the Conservative Party of Canada for fundraising is the core structural problem that prevents the party from being successful. In 2020 CPC spent 96% more raising money per $ raised than the LPC according to returns. #cdnpoli Spending is lower on internal staff per dollar raised - 28% less. Professional services? 18% less. Given professional fundraising contracts based on a % of money raised, CPC contractors have a huge incentive to keep the dollars flowing - no matter the strategic implications.