Tim Moen () is a Canadian libertarian

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er,

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ger, activist and politician. He was the leader of the

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from May 2014 to August 2021. Outside of politics, he is a firefighter, paramedic, business owner and filmmaker.

Political career

Moen became the leader of the Libertarian Party of Canada in May 2014, succeeding former leader Katrina Chowne. He ran in the 2014

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by-election. His campaign received considerable attention from a variety of Canadian and US news outlets, such as CNN, Huffington Post, Reason.com, due to his social media memes explaining libertarianism.

Political positions

Moen is an

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. He supports ending all government surveillance programs, withdrawing all troops stationed abroad, legalizing cannabis, decriminalizing drugs, legalizing prostitution, and tax cuts.

Electoral record

Personal life

Moen is married and lives with his wife and four children near Edmonton, Alberta. He is an atheist.

References

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