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| DISTRICT: Bourassa |
| Candidate |
Party |
Vote Count |
Vote Share |
Elected |
| Denis Coderre |
LIB |
20927 |
50.02%
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| Doris Provencher |
BQ |
15794 |
37.76%
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| Fr�d�ric Grenier |
CON |
2226 |
5.32%
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| Stefano Saykaly |
NDP |
1661 |
3.97%
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| No�mi Lopinto |
GRN |
660 |
1.58%
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| Philippe Gauvin |
MP |
403 |
0.96%
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| Genevi�ve Royer |
ML |
154 |
0.37%
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| Last Update: June 29, 5:38:24 AM EDT |
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Ridings
041 Bourassa
2004 Candidates
Riding Profile
This riding, on Rivière-des-Prairies, is in the north part of the Island of Montreal. The riding is bounded by Rivière-des-Prairies in the west, Avenue Bruchési in the south, Boulevard Industriel and the CN line in the east and Avenue Fernand-Gauthier in the north.
The key industries include manufacturing, the service sector and the retail trade.The average family income is $44,494 and unemployment is 11.2 per cent.
This riding has a significant non-francophone population, with 15 per cent of Italian origin, the fifth highest in Canada. There are also Spanish and Arabic communities. According to the 2001 census, almost 30 per cent of the population have a mother tongue that is neither English or French. About 70 per cent are living in rented dwellings.
In 2004, the riding has added a small area from Anjou-Rivière-des-Prairies and six per cent from Ahuntsic, with the border moving further south to Avenue Bruchési. Bourassa riding was established in 1966, and the name was changed to Montreal-Bourassa in 1971 and back to Bourassa in 1976. In 1996, a part of Anjou-Rivière-des-Prairies was added.
Population: 99,944
Political History
In 2000, Liberal Denis Coderre defeated Bloc Québécois candidate Umberto Di Genova to win a second term. He was named Secretary of State for Amateur Sport in 1999 and Minister of Citizenship and Immigration in 2002. In 2003, he was appointed the President of Privy Council, Minister responsible for La Francophonie, Minister responsible for Indian Residential Schools Resolution and Federal Interlocutor for Metis and Non-Status Indians. Coderre lost the 1993 election by 53 votes to the BQ's Osvaldo Nunez.
Liberal Jacques Trudel was elected in 1968, 1972 and 1974. Liberal Carlo Rossi won three terms, beginning in 1979. He was defeated in 1988 by PC Marie Gibeau. She came third in 1993.
1968-1984 incl - LIB
1988 - PC
1993 - BQ
1997, 2000 - LIB
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Candidate Profiles
Denis Coderre
Party: Liberal Party of Canada
Birth Date: July 25, 1963
Age: 40
Birthplace: Joliette, Que.
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University Degree: Yes
Education: University of Montreal - BA (political science), 1986
Profession: Consultant
Career Background:
1990-1993 - Hosted public affairs program on CKVL
radio in Verdun. Consultant and researcher in international development.
Was an assistant to Marcel Massé, Minister of Intergovernmental
Affairs, Minister responsible for Public Service Renewal and president of the
Privy Council. Prior to election: Vice-president, Public Affairs, Groupe
Polygone éditeurs, an organization involved in hunting and fishing in Quebec.
Community:
Past president of the Speaking Contest of the Optimist Club; member of the Montreal-Nord Chamber of Commerce; member of the Saint-Michel Optimist Club;
member of the Knights of Columbus; past president of the board of the Montreal-Nord
Philharmonic
Marital Status: Married
Name of Spouse: Chantal Renaud
Children: Two - Geneviève and Alexandre
Political History
Party: Past president, Quebec Young Liberals. Assistant General Manager LPC(Q).
Organizer in Quebec wing of Liberal party.
Federal: Defeated in Joliette in 1988. Defeated
in Laurier-Ste-Marie in 1990 by election. Bourassa: defeated in
1993, elected in 1997, 2000.
Political History (Federal/Provincial)
Cabinet:
Aug. 3, 1999 - Secretary of State (Amateur Sport); Jan. 15,
2002 - Ministry of Citizenship & Immigration; Dec. 12, 2003 - President of the Privy
Council; Minister responsible for La Francophonie; Minister responsible for Office of
Indian Residential Schools Resolution; Federal Interlocutor for Métis and
Non-Status Indians.
Committee:
Former Vice-Chair: Joint Committee on Official Languages.
Former member: Agriculture and Agri-Food; Human Resources
Development and the Status of Persons with Disabilities;
Subcommittee on the Study of Sport in Canada;
Member, Cabinet Committees: Treasury Board; Global Affairs;
Expenditure Review.
Caucus: Former Chair of Quebec caucus.
Office Address:
4975 Charleroi
Montreal North
Tel: (514) 323-1212
Capital Address:
House of Commons
Ottawa, Ont.
Tel: (613) 995-6108
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Doris Provencher
Party: Bloc Québécois
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Career Background:
Controller, merchandise and quality of products,
Lyreco Canada Inc. (since 1978). Political and Community Involvement: Delegate of the FTQ (1998-1999);
member of the executive of the Bloc Québécois Association in
the riding of Bourassa (since 1997); member of the executive of the
Parti Québécois Association in the riding of
Bourassa-Sauvé (since 1997); trade unionist within CSN;
served as president and vice-president, secretary-treasurer,
grievance officer, negotiator, health and safety officer and
the official responsible for the status of women.
Activist, Commission scolaire de la Pointe-de-l'Île. Serving as a member of the establishment committee,
member of the parents committee, member of the advisory committee
on services to handicapped students and students with learning disabilities.
Volunteer, CLSC de Pointe-aux-Trembles.
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Frédéric Grenier
Party: Conservative Party of Canada
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University Degree: Yes
Education:
BA (political science) from Université du
Québec à Montréal. Completed his course work towards obtaining a
master's degree in history at the Université de Montréal.
Career Background:
Has been working for Canada Post
for several years. He has filled various positions over the
years and is currently a mail carrier.
He has also worked as an accounting clerk in a private company.
He was a volunteer for the Canadian Centre for International
Studies and Cooperation and was the Treasurer for the
Regroupement autonome des Jeunes (RAJ).
He is a member of several associations, including the Knights
of Columbus and the Optimist Club.
Political History
Federal: Defeated as PC in Verchères-Les-Patriotes in 2000.
Political History (Federal/Provincial)
Tel: (514) 744-0003
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Stefano Saykaly
Party: New Democratic Party of Canada
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Tel: (514) 842-7440
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Noémi Lopinto
Party: The Green Party of Canada
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Philippe Gauvin
Party: Marijuana Party
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Geneviève Royer
Party: Marxist-Leninist Party of Canada
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Political History
Provincial: Defeated in Pointe-aux-Trembles in 2003.
Federal: Defeated in Verdun-Saint-Henri in 1997. Defeated in Mercier
in 2000.
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