Election Results
| Election | # of candidates | # of votes | % of popular vote | % in ridings run in |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006 | 1 | 72 | 0.00% | 0.12% |
| 2008 by-election | 1 | 123 | 0.00% | 0.51% |
| 2008 | 4 | 529 | 0.00% | 0.28% |
| 2011 | 7 | 1451 | 0.01% | 0.40% |
The party ran one candidate in the 2006 federal election, receiving 72 votes. This is the lowest number of votes and the lowest percentage of the popular vote (0.0004% of total votes cast) ever recorded by a federal party contesting an election in Canada. During the March 17, 2008 by-election, the party managed to improve its vote share, despite low voter turnout.
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