Each vote counts

In my research to make an educated vote, I came across this article: Voting NDP: wasting your vote? Here's an excerpt:

Now more than ever, since the amendment of the Canada Elections Act, every vote counts in a very real way. Canadian political parties are no longer allowed to raise money from corporations or unions. To make up for this loss of revenue, each party will be given $1.75 for each vote they receive. Each vote will help the NDP promote progressive issues that are important to Canadians.