Gary McHale is a right-wing Canadian political activist, noted for involvement in the Grand River land dispute.
[8] McHale was arrested and charged with conspiracy to commit mischief during a native smoke shop protest that turned violent in December 2007.
[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.
[11] In 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.