Neil Paterson

Dr. Neil Paterson was the leader of the Natural Law Party of Canada, a now-defunct political party that was the political arm of Maharishi Mahesh Yogi's Transcendental Meditation movement.

Related Topics:
Natural Law Party of Canada - Political party - Maharishi Mahesh Yogi - Transcendental Meditation

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Paterson led the party through the three elections in which it nominated candidates: the 1993, 1997 and 2000 federal elections. The party never won a seat in Parliment, nor came close to doing so.

Related Topics:
1993 - 1997 - 2000 federal elections - Parliment

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Paterson was, at times, eclipsed by magician Doug Henning, who was a prominent spokesperson for the party, but was never the leader.

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Paterson unsuccessfully sought election to the Canadian House of Commons in the Ottawa Centre electoral district, winning 328 votes in 1993, 211 in 1997, and 110 in 2000.

Related Topics:
Canadian House of Commons - Ottawa Centre

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