Canadian Extreme Wrestling Party
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The Canadian Extreme Wrestling Party (CEWP) was a frivolous political party in Canada
that was not registered as an official party by Elections Canada
, the government agency that conducts the Canadian elections.
The party held its leadership convention
in Conception Bay South
, Newfoundland
. This was the first leadership convention to be held in Newfoundland for any federal party in the history of confederation.
The organization formed a National Executive and a Canadian Extreme Wrestling Woman's Auxiliary. "Miss Marilyn" was the Woman's Auxiliary's Secretary.
Party officials held news conferences with reporters and conducted interviews with the media. The party issued over thirty pages of policy statements to the media. The policy of the party was decidedly left wing. Policy included: the issue of overfishing in Canadian waters, regional development, Canada withdrawing from the North Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO) and becoming neutral, and a "Guaranteed Annual Income" for all Canadians.
In the April 2000 by-election in the federal riding of St. John's West
, Newfoundland, "Sailor King Moondog White" — a former World Wrestling Federation
(WWF) wrestler — stood as an independent candidate for the Canadian Extreme Wrestling Party. Sailor White's campaign slogan was "Parliament needs a Moondog."
In an interview with The Newfoundland Herald, Sailor White stated:
"I know exactly what they want. What they don't need is gun control
. We need the seal hunt. We should be able to get in our boats at any time; we've got the God-given right to go out and get a fish any time we want. When I get to Ottawa
this is what I'm going to be fighting for. I'm going to represent Newfoundland to the best of my ability, I'm going to stand up for Newfoundland and I'm going to wear the Newfoundland flag."
Canada's Minister of Human Resources Development, Jane Stewart, mentioned the CEWP in Canada's House of Parliament in 2000. Lorne Nystrom (Member of Parliament for Regina—Qu'Appelle) also referred to the CEWP in the House of Commons. On May 12, 2000, a Member of the Nova Scotia House of Assembly mentioned the CEWP in Resolution 2006 in the Nova Scotia Hansard.
Canada
Canada is a North American country consisting of ten provinces and three territories. Located in the northern part of the continent, it extends from the Atlantic Ocean in the east to the Pacific Ocean in the west, and northward into the Arctic Ocean...
that was not registered as an official party by Elections Canada
Elections Canada
Elections Canada is an independent, non-partisan agency reporting directly to the Parliament of Canada. Its ongoing responsibility is to ensure that Canadians can exercise their choices in federal elections and referenda through an open and impartial process...
, the government agency that conducts the Canadian elections.
The party held its leadership convention
Leadership convention
In Canadian politics, a leadership convention is held by a political party when the party needs to choose a leader due to a vacancy or a challenge to the incumbent leader.- Overview :...
in Conception Bay South
Conception Bay South, Newfoundland and Labrador
Conception Bay South is a town in Newfoundland and Labrador, Canada. The town is commonly called C.B.S..As of 2006 the population was 21,966 which makes the town the third largest population centre in the province behind the cities of Mount Pearl and St. John's...
, Newfoundland
Newfoundland and Labrador
Newfoundland and Labrador is the easternmost province of Canada. Situated in the country's Atlantic region, it incorporates the island of Newfoundland and mainland Labrador with a combined area of . As of April 2011, the province's estimated population is 508,400...
. This was the first leadership convention to be held in Newfoundland for any federal party in the history of confederation.
History
In the fall of 1999, a young professional wrestler named Quentin Barboni beat out 11 other wrestlers, including Mike "Bulldozer" Dror and Norman Tharx, in a Battle Royale to become the first leader of the Canadian Extreme Wrestling Party.The organization formed a National Executive and a Canadian Extreme Wrestling Woman's Auxiliary. "Miss Marilyn" was the Woman's Auxiliary's Secretary.
Party officials held news conferences with reporters and conducted interviews with the media. The party issued over thirty pages of policy statements to the media. The policy of the party was decidedly left wing. Policy included: the issue of overfishing in Canadian waters, regional development, Canada withdrawing from the North Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO) and becoming neutral, and a "Guaranteed Annual Income" for all Canadians.
In the April 2000 by-election in the federal riding of St. John's West
St. John's West
St. John's West was a federal electoral district in Newfoundland and Labrador, Canada, that was represented in the Canadian House of Commons from 1949 to 2003.This riding was created in 1949 when Newfoundland joined the Canadian Confederation....
, Newfoundland, "Sailor King Moondog White" — a former World Wrestling Federation
World Wrestling Entertainment
World Wrestling Entertainment, Inc. is an American publicly traded, privately controlled entertainment company dealing primarily in professional wrestling, with major revenue sources also coming from film, music, product licensing, and direct product sales...
(WWF) wrestler — stood as an independent candidate for the Canadian Extreme Wrestling Party. Sailor White's campaign slogan was "Parliament needs a Moondog."
In an interview with The Newfoundland Herald, Sailor White stated:
"I know exactly what they want. What they don't need is gun control
Gun control
Gun control is any law, policy, practice, or proposal designed to restrict or limit the possession, production, importation, shipment, sale, and/or use of guns or other firearms by private citizens...
. We need the seal hunt. We should be able to get in our boats at any time; we've got the God-given right to go out and get a fish any time we want. When I get to Ottawa
Ottawa
Ottawa is the capital of Canada, the second largest city in the Province of Ontario, and the fourth largest city in the country. The city is located on the south bank of the Ottawa River in the eastern portion of Southern Ontario...
this is what I'm going to be fighting for. I'm going to represent Newfoundland to the best of my ability, I'm going to stand up for Newfoundland and I'm going to wear the Newfoundland flag."
Canada's Minister of Human Resources Development, Jane Stewart, mentioned the CEWP in Canada's House of Parliament in 2000. Lorne Nystrom (Member of Parliament for Regina—Qu'Appelle) also referred to the CEWP in the House of Commons. On May 12, 2000, a Member of the Nova Scotia House of Assembly mentioned the CEWP in Resolution 2006 in the Nova Scotia Hansard.