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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.'"

3 of 430 comments (clear)

  1. US corepirate nazi party remains unofficial by Anonymous Coward · · Score: -1, Offtopic

    their 'party platform' consists mainly of greed/fear/ego based glowbull warmongering, & every night is prom night to them.

    never a better time to consult with/trust in your creators. you know the rest?

  2. Re:And now for their party theme song by Nerdfest · · Score: 0, Offtopic

    I think the title is actually "The Last Saskatchewan Pirate", the Worms' second best song (IMHO) next to "Carrot Juice is Murder", the best anti-vegetarian song around.

  3. Re:Congratulations by yao19990 · · Score: -1, Offtopic

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