Benjamin Dichter
Benjamin Dichter | |
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| Born | Benjamin Joseph Dichter 1975 or 1976 |
| Nationality | Canadian |
| Occupation(s) | Podcaster, author, gemologist, truck driver |
| Organization | LGBTory |
| Known for | Canadian convoy protest leadership |
Benjamin Joseph Dichter (born 1975 or 1976) was a leader in the 2022 Canadian convoy protest. He is an entrepreneur, working as a journalist, truck driver, author and podcast publisher. Formerly, he has worked as a gemologist, and as a print shop owner in Toronto. He is the founder of the LGBTQ conservative group LGBTory.
Dichter was the candidate for Toronto Centre-Rosedale in the 2014 Toronto municipal election, and the 2015 Conservative candidate for Toronto-Danforth. He lost in both elections. He has been noted for criticisms against partisan divisiveness, and his criticism against political tolerance of extremism.