Paul O'Halloran is running for the People's Party of Canada in the 2025 federal election in the Foothills riding. (Photo: Paul O'Halloran)

By David Opinko

People’s Party repping Paul O’Halloran in Foothills

Mar 31, 2025 | 7:00 AM

A founding member of the People’s Party of Canada (PPC) looks to become one of its first representatives.

Paul O’Halloran has announced that he is running in the federal election for the PPC in the Foothills riding in southwestern Alberta.

O’Halloran is a former combat soldier with the Royal Canadian Regiment, serving for around 10 years before settling down in Diamond Valley.

He says he joined the effort to create the political party due to his “complete distrust” of the federal government, which he says often rewards itself while Canadians struggle to get by.

“My passion for PPC policies and my unwavering belief that they prioritize everyday Canadians leave me convinced it’s the best platform for our country,” says O’Halloran. “I’m driven by a commitment to a better life and a prosperous future for all, making me a strong choice to represent Foothills as MP.”

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O’Halloran believes that endless bureaucratic overreach has weakened Canada’s national defence, bogged the country down in unnecessary red take and overtaxed working people.

In a statement to LNN, he said his top priorities include scrapping the carbon tax entirely, ensuring that individuals and businesses keep more of their money, and repealing legislation such as Bills C-48 (bail reform) and 69 (Impact Assessment Act).

O’Halloran also says Canada should withdraw from its U.N. commitments like the Sustainable Development Goals, the Global Compact on Migration, and the Paris Agreement.

The other candidates in Foothills include:

• John Barlow – Conservative (Incumbent)
• John Bruinsma – Liberal
• Emma Hoberg – Green Party

The federal election is set for April 28, 2025.

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