The Peoples Political Party

The Peoples Political Party (listed on ballots as simply "The People")[3] is a minor political party in the Canadian province of Ontario founded in 2011 by perennial candidate Kevin Clarke.

This article is about the political party in the Canadian province of Ontario. For other uses, see People's Political Party.
The Peoples Political Party
Active provincial party
LeaderKevin Clarke[1][2] (interim) [3]
PresidentJessica Spencer[3]
Founded2011 (2011)
Headquarters81 Charles street east, Unit 14, Toronto, Ontario, M4Y 1V2
IdeologyLeft-wing populism
Seats in Legislature
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Platform

The platform of the party is largely populist, with the party accusing the three major parties of having economic policies that benefit themselves and an elite minority rather than the province as a whole.

The main goal of the party is to ensure that "the day to day needs of all in this city and province" are accommodated.[4]

The party suggests that it "will focus on the service of government with people-oriented processes, supporting the needs of humanity".[5]

The party supports youth initiatives and employment. It also supports increased investment in culture, including the arts, sports, and tourism.[4]

Third election in one year, and until now, what [sic] heard from the politicians amount [sic] to just political bullshit. This time, "the people" have a voice.

— Kevin Clarke, Peoples Political Party Website

Election results
Election results by year
Election year No. of
overall votes		 % of
overall total		 No. of
candidates run		 No. of
seats won		 +/− Government
2011 386 <0.01 4
0 / 107
 New Party Extra-parliamentary
2014 894 0.02 5
0 / 107
 +0.012% Extra-parliamentary
2018 626 <0.01 6
0 / 107
 −0.02% Extra-parliamentary

In the 2011 Ontario general election, the Peoples Political Party nominated four candidates for the Legislative Assembly of Ontario:[5]

2011 Ontario general election
Riding Candidate's Name Notes Votes % Rank
Toronto Centre Phil Sarazen 290.06%10/10
Niagara West—Glanbrook Marty Poos 1580.32%7/9
Parkdale—High Park Thomas Zaugg 550.14%9/10
Toronto—Danforth Kevin Clarke Party Leader1430.38%6/9

The party nominated candidates in the 6 September 2012 by-elections in Vaughan and Kitchener—Waterloo for the Legislative Assembly of Ontario.

2012 Ontario by-elections
Riding Candidate's name Notes Votes % Rank
Vaughan Phil Sarazen 770.249/9
Kitchener—Waterloo Kevin Clarke 480.19/10

The party nominated candidates in the 13 February 2014 by-elections in Niagara Falls and Thornhill for the Legislative Assembly of Ontario.[6]

2014 Ontario general election
Riding Candidate's name Notes Votes % Rank
Niagara Falls Troy Young 1070.297/8
Thornhill Kevin Clarke 1440.527/8

The Peoples Political Party nominated several candidates in the 2018 Ontario general election for the Legislative Assembly of Ontario.

2018 Ontario general election
Riding Candidate's name Notes Votes % Rank
Scarborough—Guildwood Heather Dunbar 1500.428/9
Beaches—East York Tony Chipman 580.1211/11
Davenport Troy J. Young 960.218/9
Niagara Centre Dario Smagata-Bryan 1330.278/8
Scarborough—Agincourt Badih (Bill) Rawdah 920.259/9
Toronto Centre Kevin Clarke 970.229/10
  • "Official Website". Archived from the original on 19 May 2014.

References
  1. "Edges of Toronto". The Hamilton Spectator. Retrieved 28 February 2018.
  2. "The Plaid Zebra". The Plaid Zebra. Retrieved 28 February 2018.
  3. "Registered Political Parties in Ontario". Elections Ontario. Retrieved 18 May 2018.
  4. Clarke, Kevin. "Peoples Political Party" (PDF). Theatre Ontario. Retrieved 28 February 2018.
  5. "People's Political Party". Archived from the original on 24 December 2011. Retrieved 20 May 2018.
  6. Niagara Falls and Thornhill (Ontario) provincial by-elections, 2014, http://welections.wordpress.com/2014/02/17/niagara-falls-and-thornhill-ontario-provincial-by-elections-2014/
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