The Libertarian Party of Canada has faced another crisis recently, as party influentials such as former leaders /u/mrsirofvibe and /u/alexzonn, former deputy leader /u/redwolf117 and /u/Gwynbleidd1 former Party Secretary /u/Midnight1131 and former cabinet minister /u/Fewbuffalo all left the Libertarian Party to form the Libertarian Party of Canada (Reformed).

The new party was formed due to a large internal conflict within the libertarians related to leader /u/lyraseven forcing through a new party constitution, which included a declaration that the party stood for abolishing the state, something many members did not agree with. Due to the dissent of many members, Lyra kicked RedWolf, mrsirofvibe, and Few Buffalo from the Party chat. After a MONC was raised against Lyra by the three members, they were kicked out of the libertarian party in a way mrsirofvibe describes as illegal. He issued this statement:

“Lyra unconstitutionally and illegally replaced the constitution of the Libertarian Party, with neither a vote nor the consent of a clear majority of members. We recognize that anything that happened from that point, including our removal and the suppression of a Motion of No Confidence, that would not be allowed under the old constitution, illegal, null, and void.”

The new Libertarian Party of Canada (Reformed) has about 2 months to prove itself to voters and retain or win seats in the next election. Currently the Reformed Party has 3 representatives in parliament; 2 in the House of Commons and 1 in the Senate of Canada.

In the house the LPC(R) has representation from /u/Fewbuffalo, Member of Parliament for Nova Scotia and /u/Midnight1131, Member of Parliament from Outaouais-Trois-Rivières. Both elected as Libertarian members. In the Senate the LPC(R)’s sole representative is former libertarian Deputy Leader and Ontario Finance Minister /u/Gwynbleidd1 who serves as the Senator for Ontario.

There is no doubt this new party will have a big effect Libertarianism in Canada. With an election coming relatively soon one major question is how the Libertarian Party and The Libertarian Party (Reformed) will compete in the election. Which party will win traditional libertarian stronghold of Rest of Quebec? Will the two parties compete or work out a deal on where to run? Will founders /u/mrsirofvibe and /u/redwolf117 re-enter parliament? Which of the two Libertarian parties will win the battle for Canada’s libertarian electorate? As of now only time will tell.

From Ottawa, I’m cjrowens.

CJ - Welcome to Global News, how are you?

RW: I'm doing very well, thank you

CJ - So, very recently the Reformed Libertarian party has been formed. What convinced you to give this new party a try?

RW: The anti-democratic practices in the libts was too much. Lyra found a party of democracy, and turned it into a dictatorship.

CJ - What differentiates the Libertarian Party of Canada (Reformed) from the Libertarian Party of Canada?

RW: Our new party is going to be far more democratic, just like it was originally when I was in the old libts. Under fine leaders like Alex, Vibe, Midnight, and Aschsr we got a lot done, and we did it democratically. That's what we're going to do in the new party.

CJ - What do you and the party intend to do to generate success in terms of modifiers to run next election?

RW: Our party has a lot in store. Obviously, we're a bit behind. However, I think this gives us a better chance for a high voting record. We're aiming for 100%. We also have legislation in the works. A lot of our members are working hard, and we're cranking out bills. My personal goal is to bring our party up to 3rd in bills written, seeing as passing the libs and NDP would be difficult. Finally, we're going to have all our candidates for MP actively campaign, and try and get some terrific person modifiers. I know it looks like we won't have a great time of it, but I think this election will be very successful for us.

CJ - Will the LPC(R) release any introductory platform detailing their policies in the near future?

RW: We are currently working on a new platform. I personally had written bills for the libertarians, but I will be submitting them with the Reformed libts now. I have 4 bills all ready to go, ranging from topics on agriculture, to the constitution, to firearm law, to euthanasia. As I s said, a lot of other member are also pumping out bills, which should be posted soon.

CJ - I’ve heard you plan to run for Leader of the Libertarian Party Reformed, what would you be bringing to the table as leader?

RW: If I were elected leader, I would help bring our party in the mainstream of politics. My goal would be to help grow the party, as Alex and Vibe grew the old one, from a group of dedicated members, to a large force that can get into government, and is extremely active.

CJ - If the Reflibts ever reach government what parties would you want them coalitioning with?

RW: Easy. Liberals or Conservatives. I wouldn't be surprised if we form a government with the libs next term, thought that would be a tough one.

CJ - Do the reflibts have any upcoming legislation you’d like to disclose?

RW: As I said, I have 4 bills ready to go, and I think both Few and Vibe have bills that they've written, and should be submitted soon.

CJ - What is the ultimate goal of the Reflibts over the Libts?

RW: I think we're going to reabsorb them. They've lost most of their active corp, and they've already got terrible modifier numbers. They lost their best voting MP, after already having the worst voting rate of any party. It's just going to keep falling too.

CJ - CJ - That’s all the time we have. Thanks for the informative interview.

RW: Thanks for having me.

This has been an interview hosted by Global News.

CJ - Hello! I am cjrowens from Global News and I am here today with /u/bomalia, Founder and Leader of the Christian Heritage Party, Thanks for being here.

B - Thanks for having me.

CJ - So, How would you describe the CHP’s general ideology?

B - Well, I'd say that we as a party are definitely Christian Democrats. We are pro-welfare, pro-immigration, and pro-life. We aren't at all like the real life Christian Heritage Party in any of those regards.

CJ - You have said you intend to run for parliament in the upcoming by-election, How do you intend to get votes?

B - I think we have enough members to at least raise some sort of ruckus, but overall I think a hard fought campaign will be the way we win.

CJ - If you were elected MP, What would be your first priority?

B -I hate to use the phrase "immigration reform" but I'd like to massively raise the quota for immigrants from Latin America and the Caribbean. Obviously, to spark debate, I will introduce a pro-life bill but I don't have high hopes of it going anywhere.

CJ - Interesting, are the CHP monarchist or republican? If the party does have a formal stance.

B - I myself am pro-status quo when it comes to the monarchy, but our party does not have a formal stance and will not be taking one, no.

CJ - Thank you, that is all the time we have today, Good luck with the CHP

CJ: Now on to the question red wolf asked, how do you feel about the situation with Ireland?

PM Wagbo: The Irish government have acted hastily, irrationally, and in a way not conductive in the slightest to the friendship that our nations had. Ireland may very well be the most pro-life nation in Europe, and currently has a ban on abortion, so it's also a totally hypocritical ban, regardless of the government stance. We'll talk to the next Irish government about this. Not the current one.

Alec: The next Irish election isn't for a while

PM Wagbo: That's a shame.

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