Animal Protection Party of Canada facts for kids

Quick facts for kids Animal Protection Party of Canada
Active federal party
Leader	Liz White
Deputy Leader	Jordan Reichert
Founded	2005 as Animal Alliance Environment Voters Party of Canada
Merger of	Animals Alliance of Canada Environment Voters
Headquarters	101–221 Broadview Avenue Toronto, Ontario M4M 2G3
Ideology	Animal rights Environmentalism
Colours	Forest Green
Senate	0 / 105
House of Commons	0 / 338
Political parties

The Animal Protection Party of Canada (in French: Parti pour la protection des animaux du Canada) is a smaller political party in Canada. It focuses on protecting animals and the environment. This party was created in 2005. It was first called the Animal Alliance Environment Voters Party of Canada. It was formed when two groups, the Animal Alliance of Canada and Environment Voters, joined together. In 2016, the party changed its name to what it is today.

Both original groups were very clear about being against certain things. They opposed the seal hunt in Newfoundland and Labrador. They also spoke out against fur farming, trapping, and bear hunting. The party's leader is Liz White, who works to protect animal rights in Toronto.

How the Party Was Formed

This party was created because of special rules about elections in Canada. These rules limit what groups not registered as political parties can say during election times. These groups are called "third parties."

Why They Started

After a decision by the Supreme Court of Canada, it became easier for political parties to register. A party could register even if it only had one candidate running. This allowed animal rights activists to form their own party. Being a registered party lets them share their ideas during elections.

At first, the party supported candidates from bigger parties who agreed with their views. For example, in the 2006 election, they supported the New Democratic Party. But they also told voters they could vote for their own leader, Liz White, in her area.

How Election Rules Affect Them

Canadian election rules also limit how much money parties can spend. This depends on how many voters are in the areas where the party has candidates. Because the Animal Protection Party started with only one candidate, they had a smaller spending limit. Bigger national parties had much larger limits.

Over time, the party grew. In 2008, they had four candidates. By 2011, they had seven candidates. In 2015, they ran eight candidates. In 2019, they had 15 candidates. Now, the party acts more like a regular political party. They usually do not support candidates from other parties anymore.

People Who Ran for the Party

The Animal Protection Party has had candidates run in many federal elections. This means they have people who represent their ideas in different parts of Canada.

Candidates Over the Years

• In the 2008 election, the party had four candidates, all in Ontario.
• For the 2011 election, seven candidates ran. Six were in Ontario, and one was in the territories.
• In the 2015 election, eight candidates ran. Seven were in Ontario, and one was in British Columbia.
• During the 2019 election, the party had 15 candidates. They ran in Ontario, British Columbia, New Brunswick, Quebec, Nova Scotia, and Alberta.
• In the 2021 federal election, ten candidates ran for the party. They were in Ontario, British Columbia, Quebec, and Manitoba.

Election Results

See Also

• List of animal advocacy parties
• List of political parties in Canada