How the PPC, Christian Heritage, Maverick, and Libertarian Parties Fared in the 2021 Election

A sign outside a polling station on federal election day in Shawinigan, Que., on, Oct. 21, 2019. The Canadian Press/Graham Hughes

As mail-in ballots continue to be counted for the Sept. 20 federal election, here are how some of Canada’s smaller parties have fared as of Sept. 22.

People’s Party of Canada

The PPC didn’t win any seats but garnered a total of 831,423 votes—an increase of its share of the national vote to 5 percent, up from less than 2 percent in 2019.

Leader Maxime Bernier was defeated in his riding of Beauce, Quebec, coming in second behind the incumbent Conservative candidate Richard Lehoux. Bernier campaigned largely on upholding personal liberties and fighting for COVID-19 vaccine choice. 

Maverick Party

The Maverick Party, which evolved from the Wexit Movement and officially formed in July 2020, received a total of 34,451 votes from supporters—making up 0.2 percent of the national votes cast in this federal election. The party’s focus is to get their candidates elected to represent western provinces and northern territories in Ottawa.