- Rhinoceros Party of Canada candidates, 1984 Canadian federal election
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The Rhinoceros Party of Canada ran several candidates in the 1984 federal election, none of whom were elected. Information about these candidates may be found on this page.
Many candidates chose to appear on the ballot with humorous nicknames.
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Quebec
Richelieu: Yves Pi-Oui Banville
Yves Pi-Oui Banville listed himself as a writer.[1] He received 945 votes (1.95%), finishing fifth against Progressive Conservative candidate Louis Plamondon.
Ontario
Nickel Belt: Derek Aardvark Orford
Derek Orford is a musician. He has released at least sixteen albums in an "alphabet" series, and has played with acts such as The Look People and Kevin Hearn and Thin Buckle.[2] He received 288 votes (0.65%) in 1984, finishing fourth against New Democratic Party candidate John Rodriguez.
Manitoba
Winnipeg—Birds Hill: Honest Don Bergen
Bergen described himself as a roofer.[3] He campaigned for the Rhinoceros Party in two federal elections.
Electoral record Election Division Party Votes % Place Winner 1980 federal Winnipeg—Birds Hill Rhinoceros 322 0.71 4/5 Bill Blaikie, New Democratic Party 1984 federal Winnipeg—Birds Hill Rhinoceros 569 1.09 5/6 Bill Blaikie, New Democratic Party References
- ^ History of Federal Ridings since 1867: RICHELIEU (1984/09/04), Parliament of Canada, accessed 13 August 2009.
- ^ "Derek Orford - guitar, mandolin and vocals, Kevin Hearn website, accessed 17 February 2009.
- ^ History of Federal Ridings since 1867: Winnipeg—Birds Hill, 1984, Parliament of Canada, accessed 29 March 2007.
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