HIPPY

HIPPY was a political party active during MPSP17. It was unable to get party status before the election, and rather than disband, they decided to become an independent caucus within HOOK. They were known for being the only party to hold an open leadership race.
== Party Platform ==
The HIPPY platform centered around hipster and hippy life. This included the more relaxed lifestyle, and raging against "the man". 
== Caucus within HOOK ==
Many criticized the move to sit as an independent caucus within HOOK, viewing it as a way to cheat the requirements to become a party. Despite criticisms, HIPPY was happy to to sit within the HOOK caucus, with Leader Matthew Jolineau given a Cabinet position as Minister of Environment and some say in policy.
== Bills and Legislation ==
HIPPY presented a Private Member's Bill, C-1969, that encouraged the use of old-school VW vans, among other things. The Bill passed Third Reading in the House of Commons. 
See the original Bill here.
== Members ==