James Capsey Karpoff (born October 14, 1937, in Smoky Lake, Alberta) is a former Canadian politician.

Karpoff was a member of Parliament from 1988 to 1993, representing the riding of Surrey North in British Columbia.

He was defeated by Margaret Bridgman in 1993 and Chuck Cadman in 2004.

Before entering politics, Karpoff was an administrator and social worker.

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