Sam Apelbaum Explained

Sam Apelbaum is a politician in Ontario, Canada. A lawyer^[1] and real estate agent, he was leader of the Ontario Libertarian Party from 1996 to 2011.^{[2] [3]}

Like many other members of the Libertarian Party, Apelbaum believes in reducing government participation in education and healthcare and widespread taxation reform,^[4] and criticized the Progressive Conservative government of Mike Harris as being too statist in its policies.

Apelbaum stabilized the struggling party's finances,^[5] but failed to make a significant impression with the general voting public.^[6]

External links

• Web site: Ontario Libertarian Party official home page . www.libertarian.on.ca . 2009-12-14 .

Notes and References

1. News: Scarborough East riding. Frankford . Robert . 1 June 1995 . The Toronto Star.
2. Bulletin Vol 18 No 1 Spring 1997
3. Bulletin Vol 19 No 1 Fall 1998 http://www.libertarian.on.ca/bulletin/v19n1.htm
4. News: Waiting: Does ballot beckon? . Ash . Stacey. 30 August 2003 . Kitchener-Waterloo Record.
5. Bulletin Vol 20 No 3 Spring 2000 http://www.libertarian.on.ca/bulletin/v20_n3.htm
6. News: Message the hook for small fry in race --- Marginal parties realistic about their chances of winning seats . van Rijn . Nicolaas. 30 May 1999. The Toronto Star.