See here for a complete profile. He has been a candidate for the CHP in four elections, including the 2006 election.
See here for more information. Robert Scott has been candidate for the CHP in six elections.
See here for more information. In 1988, Reimer received 3,087 votes for a fifth-place finish. This result remains one of the best in CHP history.
Reimer has been the interim deputy leader of the CHP. He spent over $10,000 in the 2004 campaign, a large sum for a minor-party candidate. His wife, Katharine Reimer, has also campaigned for the party.
Anthony Barendregt (born 1961 in British Columbia) is a politician in Manitoba, Canada. He has campaigned for the House of Commons of Canada on two occasions—once as an independent, and once for the Christian Heritage Party.
Barendregt moved to Manitoba in 1984, and obtained a Bachelor of Arts degree in History and Political Science from the University of Manitoba. He now works in the construction industry, and has been a supervisor, foreman and contractor on a number of projects. He has also been involved in youth outreach programs with aboriginal children, and spent many of his past summers working with the disabled in New Westminster, British Columbia.
He first ran for the House of Commons in the Canadian federal election of 2000, at a time when the CHP had been officially de-registered. Campaigning as an independent, he received 178 votes in Selkirk-Interlake.
The CHP were re-established by the 2004 election, and Barendregt again ran in the Selkirk—Interlake riding. He received 353 votes, or less than 1% of the total. On one occasion in this campaign, he claimed that the CHP would not increase funding to Canadian universities because they only consider postmodern views to be relevant.
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Loewen-Steffano (born April 20, 1975 in Winnipeg) is a homemaker, and is active as a foster mother. Her biography indicates that she has several years of university experience, working toward a degree in "Gang and Cult-related issues". She is a member of Soul Sanctuary in Winnipeg. [2] She received 259 votes (0.62%), finishing fifth against Conservative candidate Rod Bruinooge.
Peter J. Ellis (Guelph)
See here for full information. Ellis has been a candidate for the Christian Heritage Party five times.
Downey was born in Hamilton in 1965, and holds an honours certificate in Business Computer Applications from Mohawk College in the city. He has been a member of the Christian Heritage Party since 1988, and describes it as the "only party that expresses the views I hold as a Christian" (Hamilton Spectator, 16 November 2000). He was assistant manager of the Scottish Rite Club during the 2000 election (Spectator, 16 December 2000), and has worked as a bookkeeper and manager for two other clubs in the city. Since June 2003, Downey has been the CHP's executive director at the national office in Ottawa. [3] He is a member of Bethel Gospel Tabernacle and stressed his opposition to abortion and same-sex marriage in the 2006 campaign (Spectator, 16 January 2006).
See here for full details. He has been a candidate for the Christian Heritage Party in six elections.
Bylsma moved to Canada in 1951, as an immigrant from the Netherlands. He is a retired welder and marine steel fitter. [4] He joined the CHP in 1988, has chaired the CHP St. Catharines Electoral District Association for several years, and is active with the CHP's Right To Life organization. [5] He received 481 votes (0.83%), finishing fifth against Conservative candidate Rick Dykstra. His wife Tilly and son David have also campaigned for the CHP.
Dr. Vander Zaag was born as raised in Alliston, Ontario. He is a farmer and scientist, and has worked extensively in international development programs on food production and related issues. Since the 1970s, he has been involved with the Canadian International Development Agency (CIDA) in places such as Bangladesh, Rwanda and Vietnam. From 1982 to 1990, he was director of the International Potato Center in Southeast Asia ( Tulsa Tribune , 26 December 1991).
In the 2006 campaign, Vander Zaag has criticized the Canadian government for cutting back on aid to developing nations as well as for promoting liberal social values. Notwithstanding their divergent views on social issues, Vander Zaag has praised Stephen Lewis as the only "bright light for Canada's image in Africa". [6]
Locally, he was chair of the Alliston Community Christian School for six years and served on the executive of the Christian Farmers Federation of Ontario for five years. [7] He lives in Essa Township, and is a member of the Alliston Christian Reform Church. [8] Vander Zaag developed a successful potato breeding operation in the 1990s and 2000s, creating chip potato varieties that can be stored for longer periods than standard potatoes. [9]
He first contested Simcoe—Grey for the CHP in the 2004 federal election, and received one of the best results for the party anywhere in the country.
Other Candidates (detailed entry not prepared)
Marcel Bourassa (Saskatoon-Rosetown-Biggar, Sask.)
Carson Chisholm (Stormont-Dundas-South Glengarry, Ontario)
Gary De Boer (Sarnia-Lambton, Ontario) (also ran 2004)
Irma DeVries (Perth-Wellington, Ontario) (also ran 2004)
Ken De Vries (Elgin-Middlesex-London, Ontario) (also ran 2004, 2000, 1997, 1993)
Steven Elgersma (Haldimand-Norfolk, Ontario) (also ran 2004)
Ron Gray, leader (Chilliwack-Fraser Canyon, B.C.) (also ran 2004, 2000, 1997, 1988, and in byelections May 2003, May 2002, Nov 1999, Mar 1996)
Vicki Gunn (York-Simcoe, Ontario) (also ran 2004)
James "Jim" Hnatiuk (South Shore-St. Margaret's, Nova Scotia) (also ran 2004)
Mike Janssens (Lambton-Kent-Middlesex, Ontario)
Stefan Jetchick (Louis-Hebert, Quebec)
Dave Joslin (Huron-Bruce, Ontario) (also ran 2004, 2000, 1997)
W. Baird Judson (Charlottetown, P.E.I.) (also ran 2004, 2000, 1997, 1993, 1988)
Christopher S. M. Kempling (Cariboo—Prince George, B.C.)
Adrian Peter Kooger (Simcoe North, Ontario) (also ran 2004, 2000)
John Markus (Oxford, Ontario)
Kevin Norng (Ajax-Pickering, Ontario)
Joe Pal (Vancouver Centre, B.C.) (also ran 2004, 1997)
Kevin Pielak (Surrey North, B.C.)
Irma Ruiter (Welland, Ontario) (also ran 2004)
Marc Slingerland (Lethbridge, Alberta)
Blaine William Stephan (Vegreville-Wainwright, Alberta)
Harold Stephan (Battlefords-Lloydminster, Saskatchewan) (also ran 2004)
Rod Taylor (Skeena-Bulkley Valley, B.C.) (also ran 2004)
Frank Wagner (Nanaimo-Alberni, B.C.) (also ran 2004, 2000)
John Wierenga (Yellowhead, Alberta)
Sally Wong (Mississauga East-Cooksville, Ontario) (also ran 2004)
John H. Wubs (Brant, Ontario) (also ran in 2004)
Iris Yawney (Dauphin-Swan River-Marquette, Manitoba)
Henry Zekveld (Durham, Ontario)
Previous runs for a candidate were not necessarily in a riding of the same name.
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