Ed Vanwoudenberg
Edward John Vanwoudenberg is a Canadian minor-party politician, and was head of the Christian Heritage Party of Canada, from the party's founding convention in 1987[1] until 1991.
The party promotes an explicitly Christian approach to political issues, especially through its opposition to abortion and same-sex marriage.[1] No CHP candidate has, to date, won a seat in the Canadian House of Commons. Vanwoudenberg was succeeded by Charles Cavilla.
He is now the president of the British Columbia chapter of the party. From 1991 to 1994, he served as the Executive Director, and from 1994 to 1998, he served as the party's vice-president. He is now the president of the party's British Columbia provincial council.
A resident of Hope, British Columbia, he ran in the Canadian federal elections of 1988, 1993 and 2000.
| Election | Division | Party | Votes | % | Place | Winner |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1988 federal | Fraser Valley West | CHP | 2,428 | 4.7% | 4/6 | Robert L. Wenman Prog. Cons. |
| 1993 federal | Fraser Valley West | CHP | 1,028 | 1.7% | 6/9 | Randy White Reform |
| 2000 federal | Fraser Valley | CHP | 212 | 0.4% | 8/9 | Chuck Strahl Canadian Alliance |
References
- 1 2 "Decision Canada '08". Canwest News Service. September 17, 2008. Retrieved June 8, 2010.
Additional sources
- McAteer, Michael (August 16, 1986). "Christian Heritage is Canada's new party Platform will be based on Bible its leader declares". Toronto Star. Retrieved May 16, 2012. (subscription required)
- Kenna, Kathleen (November 19, 1987). "Newest political party to follow Biblical values". Toronto Star. Retrieved May 16, 2012. (subscription required)
- "Christian party predicts it'll win 7 seats in election". Toronto Star. Nov 22, 1987. Retrieved May 16, 2012. (subscription required)
| Preceded by none |
Christian Heritage Party of Canada leaders 1987-1991 |
Succeeded by Charles Cavilla |