In January 2013, McHale was the recipient of the Queen's Diamond Jubilee medal for contributions to his community. Nominated by the Canadian Taxpayer's Federation, McHale's award sparked controversy, with prominent First Nations leaders returning their medals as a result of his nomination.[1]
During the EnbridgeLine 9 protests and occupation in Hamilton, McHale claims to have incited the arrests of 18 anti-pipeline activists by sending a letter threatening legal action against the Hamilton Police Service.[2][better source needed] Hamilton Police denied McHale's claims, noting that action had been planned before McHale's involvement.[3]
Role in the Caledonia land disputeedit
During the Grand River land dispute, McHale organized protests against the occupation of the Douglas Creek Estates. Actions included the attempted removal of Aboriginal flags with the aim of replacing them with Canadian flags, for which he was arrested to prevent a breach of the peace.[4][5] McHale's protests have been described as 'antics' in the national media.[6]
On November 8, 2007, the OPP Police Commissioner reported to Hamilton Spectator that McHale's rallies have cost police over $500,000. According to the newspaper, 22 OPP police officers filed a $7.2 million lawsuit against McHale for defaming them on his website. McHale criticized the OPP officers who stopped him from hanging Canadian flags near the occupied site saying they were violating their oath of office.[7] The photos of all the 22 police officers were also posted on the site under the heading "OPP: Hang your heads in shame," saying each one of them had violated their oath of office, the statement of claim said.[8]
McHale was arrested and charged with conspiracy to commit mischief during a native smoke shop protest that turned violent in December 2007.[9] As part of his bail conditions, McHale was barred from Caledonia and banned from communicating with certain individuals. Haldimand County mayor Marie Trainer and Haldimand—Norfolk—BrantMPPToby Barrett spoke out in his defence.[10]
McHale started a campaign of privately laying criminal charges against First Nations people for extortion, mischief and intimidation, which were all stayed by the Crown Prosecution Service. A judicial review case against the OPP for their refusal to appear in court when summoned by a subpoena.[11]
Summary of the October 25, 2010 Haldimand County Ward Three Councillor Election
Candidate
Popular vote
Votes
%
±%
Craig Grice (incumbent)
1,578
41.43%
n/a
Gary McHale
1,097
28.8%
n/a
Bryan Barker
933
24.5
n/a
Rob Duncan
177
5.27%
n/a
Total Votes
3,809
100%
Registered Voters
8,090
47.08%
n/a
Note: All Haldimand County Municipal Elections are officially non-partisan. Note: Candidate campaign colours are based on the prominent colour used in campaign items (signs, literature, etc.) and are used as a visual differentiation between candidates.
Sources: Haldimand County Clerk's Office
Referencesedit
^Nora Loreto, "Honouring anti-Native protester Gary McHale", rabble.ca, January 31, 2013, (accessed July 15, 2013).
^Mark Vandermaas, "Gary McHale & CANACE shut down Enbridge pipeline occupation w/one letter to Hamilton Police," voiceofcanada.ca blog, June 26, 2013, (accessed July 15, 2013). July 26, 2013, at the Wayback Machine
^Daniel Nolan, "Police move in on Enbridge protesters, arrest 18," Hamilton Spectator, June 26, 2013, (accessed July 15, 2013).
^"Charges laid in smoke-shop fight in Caledonia". CTV. Retrieved 2008-05-19.
^"Man fights court order barring him from Caledonia". Toronto Star. 2007-12-27. Retrieved 2008-05-19.
^. Dunnville Chronicle. Archived from the original on February 20, 2012. Retrieved 2007-07-11.
^Elections Canada. "Official Voting Results: Fortieth General Election, 2008 - Haldimand-Norfolk," elections.ca, (accessed July 15, 2013)
^Haldimand County, "Certificate of Election Results," haldimandcounty.org, (accessed July 15, 2013).
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The neutrality of this article is disputed Relevant discussion may be found on the talk page Please do not remove this message until conditions to do so are met November 2020 Learn how and when to remove this template message A major contributor to this article appears to have a close connection with its subject It may require cleanup to comply with Wikipedia s content policies particularly neutral point of view Please discuss further on the talk page November 2020 Learn how and when to remove this template message Gary McHale is a right wing Canadian political activist noted for involvement in the Grand River land dispute Contents 1 Personal life 2 Role in the Caledonia land dispute 3 Political career 3 1 Election results 4 References 5 External linksPersonal life editIn January 2013 McHale was the recipient of the Queen s Diamond Jubilee medal for contributions to his community Nominated by the Canadian Taxpayer s Federation McHale s award sparked controversy with prominent First Nations leaders returning their medals as a result of his nomination 1 During the Enbridge Line 9 protests and occupation in Hamilton McHale claims to have incited the arrests of 18 anti pipeline activists by sending a letter threatening legal action against the Hamilton Police Service 2 better source needed Hamilton Police denied McHale s claims noting that action had been planned before McHale s involvement 3 Role in the Caledonia land dispute editDuring the Grand River land dispute McHale organized protests against the occupation of the Douglas Creek Estates Actions included the attempted removal of Aboriginal flags with the aim of replacing them with Canadian flags for which he was arrested to prevent a breach of the peace 4 5 McHale s protests have been described as antics in the national media 6 On November 8 2007 the OPP Police Commissioner reported to Hamilton Spectator that McHale s rallies have cost police over 500 000 According to the newspaper 22 OPP police officers filed a 7 2 million lawsuit against McHale for defaming them on his website McHale criticized the OPP officers who stopped him from hanging Canadian flags near the occupied site saying they were violating their oath of office 7 The photos of all the 22 police officers were also posted on the site under the heading OPP Hang your heads in shame saying each one of them had violated their oath of office the statement of claim said 8 McHale was arrested and charged with conspiracy to commit mischief during a native smoke shop protest that turned violent in December 2007 9 As part of his bail conditions McHale was barred from Caledonia and banned from communicating with certain individuals Haldimand County mayor Marie Trainer and Haldimand Norfolk Brant MPP Toby Barrett spoke out in his defence 10 McHale started a campaign of privately laying criminal charges against First Nations people for extortion mischief and intimidation which were all stayed by the Crown Prosecution Service A judicial review case against the OPP for their refusal to appear in court when summoned by a subpoena 11 Political career editIn the 2008 Federal election McHale ran as an independent in Haldimand Norfolk riding coming in fourth place with 10 of the vote 12 In the 2010 Ontario municipal elections McHale ran for Haldimand County Regional Council in Ward 3 losing to incumbent councillor Craig Grice 13 Election results edit 2008 Canadian federal electionParty Candidate Votes ExpendituresConservative Diane Finley 19 657 40 83 7 5 67 583Liberal Eric Hoskins 15 577 32 35 1 9 72 913New Democratic Ian Nichols 5 549 11 53 1 3 5 509Independent Gary McHale 4 821 10 01 22 798Green Stephana Johnston 2 041 4 24 0 7 2 581Christian Heritage Steven Elgersma 501 1 04 0 0Total valid votes Expense limit 48 146 100 85 391Majority 4 080 8 48Total rejected ballots 248 0 51Turnout 48 394Summary of the October 25 2010 Haldimand County Ward Three Councillor Election Candidate Popular voteVotes Craig Grice incumbent 1 578 41 43 n aGary McHale 1 097 28 8 n aBryan Barker 933 24 5 n aRob Duncan 177 5 27 n aTotal Votes 3 809 100 Registered Voters 8 090 47 08 n aNote All Haldimand County Municipal Elections are officially non partisan Note Candidate campaign colours are based on the prominent colour used in campaign items signs literature etc and are used as a visual differentiation between candidates Sources Haldimand County Clerk s OfficeReferences edit Nora Loreto Honouring anti Native protester Gary McHale rabble ca January 31 2013 accessed July 15 2013 Mark Vandermaas Gary McHale amp CANACE shut down Enbridge pipeline occupation w one letter to Hamilton Police voiceofcanada ca blog June 26 2013 accessed July 15 2013 Archived July 26 2013 at the Wayback Machine Daniel Nolan Police move in on Enbridge protesters arrest 18 Hamilton Spectator June 26 2013 accessed July 15 2013 OPP arrest Caledonia protest organizer McHale CTV ca Retrieved 2008 05 18 dead link Rally organizer arrested at Caledonia occupation site CBC News 2006 12 16 Retrieved 2008 05 18 John Oakley on the Media Antics of Gary McHale and George Smitherman National Post Retrieved 2008 05 18 dead link More Details About the McHale Lawsuit CD98 9 Retrieved 2007 04 19 dead link Officers suing Caledonia protest organizer CTV Retrieved 2007 04 19 Charges laid in smoke shop fight in Caledonia CTV Retrieved 2008 05 19 Man fights court order barring him from Caledonia Toronto Star 2007 12 27 Retrieved 2008 05 19 McHale scores wins in court Dunnville Chronicle Archived from the original on February 20 2012 Retrieved 2007 07 11 Elections Canada Official Voting Results Fortieth General Election 2008 Haldimand Norfolk elections ca accessed July 15 2013 Haldimand County Certificate of Election Results haldimandcounty org accessed July 15 2013 External links editCaledonia Wakeup Call McHale s website McHale s Advocacy group CANACE Retrieved from https en wikipedia org w index php title Gary McHale amp oldid 1123446073, wikipedia, wiki, book, 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