John-Paul Danko is officially the Liberal candidate in Hamilton West – Ancaster – Dundas. The party announced his appointment on Sunday evening, hours after the election began.
Danko rejoined the Liberal Party to seek the appointment.
He cancelled his membership on June 2, 2022, saying it is “better for municipal councillors to not officially be affiliated with political parties.”
He joined the Liberal party in the lead-up to the 2021 federal election. He stated he joined while considering seeking a nomination.
As a City Councillor, he advocated for the Council to endorse many of Prime Minister Justin Trudeau’s policies, including moving a motion to endorse Bill C-18, the Online News Act, the National Housing Strategy, the Housing Accelerator Fund, and other bills.
There were a few publicly declared candidate for the nomination, Kevin Whyte, Liberal staffers Salman Abbas, and Victoria Galea.
Election Day is April 28. Advance polls will be open April 18-21.
Learn more about voting at Elections Canada.
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Published: March 23, 2025
Last updated: March 24, 2025
Author: Joey Coleman
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v. 1.1.0 updated with names of more declared candidates (March 24)
Note: this story will be updated when Danko makes a statement, including if he is taking any leave from Council.
suppose the question may remain is JP a true conservative at heart? Or most likely a far right liberal / small ‘C’ conservative. At any rate, while he does shoot his mouth off, he’s a smart dude nonetheless. Hey JP, just watch out with that mouth of yours though, Filomena found about with Justin airing her voice about her personal views on abortion and Justin silenced her quickly on that one and told her to tow the party line asap. I’m sure Mark Carney will be keeping a close eye on you as well.
“Joey’s Notepad: John-Paul Danko and Maureen Wilson, Red Tories”
https://thepublicrecord.ca/2022/06/joeys-notepad-john-paul-danko-and-maureen-wilson-red-tories/