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Encyclopedia > Alex MacDonald (Ontario Libertarian politician)

The Libertarian Party of Ontario fielded several candidates in the 1990 Ontario provincial election, none of whom were elected. Information about these candidates may be found here. The Ontario Libertarian Party is a political party in Ontario, Canada that was founded in 1975 as an offshoot of the Libertarian Party in the USA. It is inspired by the philosophical ideas of such authors and thinkers as Jan Narveson, anarcho-capitalist socio-economic ideas of Murray Rothbard. ... As a result of serious scandals, David Petersons Liberal government was defeated by a large protest vote. ...

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Julien Frost (Hamilton Centre)

No information. Frost received 429 votes (1.69%), finishing fifth against New Democratic Party candidate David Christopherson. Hamilton Centre is a Canadian electoral district covering the central part of Hamilton, Ontario. ... The Ontario New Democratic Party (formerly known as the Ontario Cooperative Commonwealth Federation) is a social democratic political party in Ontario, Canada. ... David Christopherson (born October 5, 1954) is a Canadian politician. ...


Sandor L. Hegedus (Lawrence)

Hegedus was seventy years old in 1990, and was an apartment building manager.[1] He had previously campaigned for the Libertarian Party of Canada in the 1988 federal election. His slogan for the 1990 provincial campaign was "less government, more freedom, more free enterprise".[2] The Libertarian Party of Canada is a minor political party in Canada that adheres to the philosophy of libertarianism. ... Map of the Popular Vote with bar graphs showing seat totals in the provinces and territories The Canadian Parliament after the 1988 election The Canadian federal election of 1988 was held November 21, 1988, to elect members of the Canadian House of Commons. ...


Alex MacDonald (York South)

MacDonald campaigned for the Ontario legislature in 1987 and 1990. He was a 23 year old electronics student during his first campaign, and supported free trade and Sunday shopping while opposing "taxes, rent control and subsidized housing".[3] In 1990, he approved pay equity policies for government workers but rejected them in the private sector. He also opposed rent control and no-fault auto insurance, and supported education vouchers.[4] York South was the name of an electoral district or riding used for electing members to the Canadian House of Commons and the Legislative Assembly of Ontario. ... Map of the 1987 election, showing the ridings and their popular vote The Ontario general election of 1987 was held on September 10, 1987, to elect members of the Legislative Assembly of the Province of Ontario, Canada. ... Free trade is an economic concept referring to the selling of products between countries without tariffs or other trade barriers. ... Sunday shopping refers to the ability of retailers to operate stores on Sundays, in countries where Christian tradition typically requires a day of rest. Rules governing shopping hours, such as Sunday shopping, vary around the world but some European nations continue to ban Sunday shopping. ... Equal pay for women is an issue involving pay inequality between men and women. ...

Electoral record
Election Division Party Votes % Place Winner
1987 provincial St. Andrew—St. Patrick Libertarian 761 4/4 Ron Kanter, Liberal
1990 provincial York South Libertarian 759 3.04 4/5 Bob Rae, New Democratic Party

Map of the 1987 election, showing the ridings and their popular vote The Ontario general election of 1987 was held on September 10, 1987, to elect members of the Legislative Assembly of the Province of Ontario, Canada. ... St. ... The Ontario Libertarian Party is a political party in Ontario, Canada that was founded in 1975 as an offshoot of the Libertarian Party in the USA. It is inspired by the philosophical ideas of such authors and thinkers as Jan Narveson, anarcho-capitalist socio-economic ideas of Murray Rothbard. ... Ronald M. Kanter (born February 25, 1948 in Brantford, Ontario) is a former politician in Ontario, Canada. ... The Ontario Liberal Party is a center-right provincial political party in the province of Ontario, Canada. ... As a result of serious scandals, David Petersons Liberal government was defeated by a large protest vote. ... York South was the name of an electoral district or riding used for electing members to the Canadian House of Commons and the Legislative Assembly of Ontario. ... The Ontario Libertarian Party is a political party in Ontario, Canada that was founded in 1975 as an offshoot of the Libertarian Party in the USA. It is inspired by the philosophical ideas of such authors and thinkers as Jan Narveson, anarcho-capitalist socio-economic ideas of Murray Rothbard. ... Bob Rae Robert Keith (Bob) Rae, PC, OC, O.Ont, QC, B.A., LL.B, B.Phi. ... The Ontario New Democratic Party (formerly known as the Ontario Cooperative Commonwealth Federation) is a social democratic political party in Ontario, Canada. ...

Footnotes

  1. ^ "Lawrence", Toronto Star, 3 September 1990, A6.
  2. ^ Bill Taylor, "Drugs big issue incumbent says Lawrence riding", Toronto Star, 20 August 1990, A7.
  3. ^ Kelly Toughill, "Grossman dynasty on the line", Toronto Star, 28 August 1987, A7.
  4. ^ Tony Wong, "Rae is at home in NDP stronghold", Toronto Star, 2 September 1990, A12.


 
 

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