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.

James Capsey Karpoff
Member of Parliament for Surrey North
In office
1988–1993
Preceded byfirst member
Succeeded byMargaret Bridgman
Personal details
Born (1937-10-14) October 14, 1937 (age 86)
Smoky Lake, Alberta
Political partyNew Democrat
Occupationsocial worker

He was first elected to Parliament for Surrey North in the 1988 election as a member of the New Democratic Party. 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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