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But even with those who were less than clear, I figure I can tell the spirit of the answers. (If I interpret incorrectly, I’m sure I’ll hear from the councillors and will update the list. UPDATE: I have! I had counted Coun. Scott Moffatt as being at least open to the idea of banning corporate and union donations. He has since informed me that his views are better represented by the anti-banning camp.)

So far, it’s not looking good for the pro-banners. I’m putting those who said they were open to the idea, or had no strong feelings either way, towards yes team (because they really need the members).

Those who are in favour of, or at least open to banning corporate and union donations: 9

(George Darouze, Diane Deans, Michael Qaqish, Jeff Leiper, Catherine McKenney, Tobi Nussbaum, Shad Qadri, Tim Tierney, David Chernushenko)

Those who are against banning corporate and union donations: 15*

(Jim Watson, Marianne Wilkinson, Bob Monette, Mark Taylor, Rick Chiarelli, Eli El-Chantiry — even though he accepted no corporate or union contributions — Jean Cloutier, Stephen Blais, Riley Brockington, Keith Egli, Mathieu Fleury, Allan Hubley, Scott Moffatt)

*Unfortunately, we don’t seem to have Jan Harder’s and Jodi Mitic surveys, but we’re going out on a limb here to say that they are both against banning corporate and union donations from what they have said to us in recent months. That brings the anti-banning total to 14.

The pro-banners really have their work cut out for them.