OTTAWA (CP) — Yar! There be a new party on the high seas of Canadian politics.
The Pirate Party of Canada can now run buccaneers in the next federal election, where they say they’ll run on a platform of measures to fight copyright laws.
Canada’s chief electoral officer, Marc Mayrand, granted the Pirates eligible party status on April 12.
They’ll officially join the 19 other registered parties as long as they field at least one candidate in the next election.
The party broke the news to its "maidens and gentlepirates" earlier this month.
"After 10 months of dedication and hard work, we have reached eligible status, which only leaves a 60-day "purgatory’ period," says a statement on the Pirates’ website.
