Rhinoceros Party of Canada candidates, 1984 Canadian federal election

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

  1. ^ History of Federal Ridings since 1867: RICHELIEU (1984/09/04), Parliament of Canada, accessed 13 August 2009.
  2. ^ "Derek Orford - guitar, mandolin and vocals, Kevin Hearn website, accessed 17 February 2009.
  3. ^ History of Federal Ridings since 1867: Winnipeg—Birds Hill, 1984, Parliament of Canada, accessed 29 March 2007.