MANDEL: Canada's biggest loser loses again, declared 'vexatious litigant'

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Canada\u0027s biggest loser may have just suffered his biggest loss yet.

John Turmel is a perennial Ontario political candidate — he has the dubious Guinness World Record for most elections contested and lost, which he claims stand now at 105 defeats.From our newsroom to your inbox at noon, the latest headlines, stories, opinion and photos from the Toronto Sun.By clicking on the sign up button you consent to receive the above newsletter from Postmedia Network Inc. You may unsubscribe any time by clicking on the unsubscribe link at the bottom of our emails.

Practice has not made perfect. He’s been “almost entirely unsuccessful” in his dozens of legal claims, notes the Federal Court.tap here to see other videos from our teamBut it hasn’t deterred Turmel from sharing his “expertise” — since 2014, he’s prepared and distributed litigation kits that have been used by others to file more than 800 claims, the court says, nearly all of which have been dismissed.

Turmel’s many court losses have resulted in more than $18,000 in legal cost orders against him — but so far, he’s paid just $100, according to the court. His disciples who followed his kits and lost are on the hook for $16,362.82. The Federal Court quotes his advice to them: It’s okay to skip out on costs,” Turmel said. “I’d forgotten about all the times I’d stiffed them on costs.

 

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