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The Pirate Party of Canada Is Official

Posted by kdawson on from the arrrr-eh dept.

wasme writes "The Pirate Party of Canada has become the first Pirate Party outside of Europe to become an official political party. Elections Canada confirmed with the party that the PPCA has gained 'eligible for registration' status, and can run in elections starting June 14. From the PPCA's official announcement: 'We are pleased to announce that as of April 12, 2010, the Pirate Party of Canada is officially eligible for Party Status. After 10 months of dedication and hard work, we have reached eligible status, which only leaves a 60-day "purgatory" period. After that, we will field candidates in subsequent federal elections, and begin the real work of a political party.'"

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  1. Re:Needs a better name by timmarhy · · Score: -1, Flamebait

    i agree, pirate party is a retarded immature name. these clowns undermine serious copyright reform.

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  2. Re:Serving two masters by timmarhy · · Score: -1, Flamebait

    corporations don't make laws or form government you silly twit.

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  3. Yar by outsider007 · · Score: 1, Flamebait

    There ain't no party like a pirate party because a pirate don't respect intellectual property laws.

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  4. Re:so fucking stupid and immature by Anonymous Coward · · Score: -1, Flamebait

    It's a waste of time is what it is.

    Our global leaders won't deal with real hot plate issues what the fuck do these idiots think is going to happen with copyright reform?

  5. Re:Fat nerds by Lolmaster · · Score: -1, Flamebait

    why was this labled as troll? I bet it was a fat nerd who downvoted this...