A total of 118 candidates have registered to run in the Aug. 18 federal by-election, which will create the longest ballot in Canadian history.
As of July 21, five candidates are representing political parties:
- Pierre Poilievre for the Conservative Party of Canada
- Darcy Spady for the Liberal Party of Canada
- Grant Abraham for the United Party of Canada
- Michael Harris for the Libertarian Party of Canada
- Jeff Willerton for the Christian Heritage Party of Canada
- Bonnie Critchley is listed as an Independent
The remaining 112 candidates are also running as Independents, but have registered under an initiative known as the Longest Ballot Committee.
The group aims to draw attention to perceived flaws in Canada’s first-past-the-post electoral system by overwhelming the ballot.
The deadline for nominations is Monday, July 28, with Elections Canada expected to release the final list of confirmed candidates on July 30.
Full list of candidates: https://www.elections.ca/Scripts/vis/candidates?L=e&ED=48002&EV=63&EV_TYPE=6&PROV=AB&PROVID=48&QID=-1&PAGEID=17
Author: Landin Chambers
Landin Chambers is a news reporter for Hometown Media Stettler. He has a background in broadcast news, with previous roles in Prince George, Red Deer and Calgary. You may also see him as a cameraman for the Stettler Wildcats and Stettler Imperials. Have a story idea? Email: lchambers@htproductionsmedia.ca
