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| DISTRICT: Victoria |
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Vote Count |
Vote Share |
Elected |
| David Anderson |
LIB |
20398 |
35.04%
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| David Turner |
NDP |
18093 |
32.47%
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| Logan Wenham |
CON |
12708 |
21.83%
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| Ariel Lade |
GRN |
6807 |
11.69%
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| Derek J. Skinner |
CAP |
206 |
0.35%
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Ridings
304 Victoria
2004 Candidates
Riding Profile
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This small urban riding is at the south tip of Vancouver Island, and encompasses the city of Victoria, the adjacent municipality of Oak Bay, and the southeast corner of the District of Saanich, including the University of Victoria.
The 2001 census counted 104,561 residents, of whom 21 per cent are immigrants. About 19 per cent are older than 65 – the fifth-highest such proportion of any riding.
The local economy is primarily service-oriented, with the major employer being government. Tourism is also important. The average family income is $66,327, and unemployment is eight per cent.
This riding was unchanged in the 1996 and 2004 redistribution.
Population: 104,561
Political History
Liberal David Anderson has held the seat since 1993. In 2000, he beat the Canadian Alliance's Bruce Hallsor by 7,228 ballots. During his tenure, Anderson has served as the Minister of National Revenue, Transport, Fisheries and Oceans, and, currently, Environment.
In 1878, Sir John A. MacDonald was elected in this riding. Liberals dominated here in the 1960s, while Tory Allan McKinnon was MP from 1972-88. Then, New Democrat John Brewin took the riding for one term.
Riding originally existed as 2-member seat from 1872-1903. Riding re-established in 1924.
1925-1936 BYEL incl - CONS
1937 BYEL - LIB
1940-1953 incl - LIB
1957, 1958, 1962 - PC
1963, 1965, 1968 - LIB
1972-1984 incl - PC
1988 - NDP
1993, 1997, 2000 - LIB
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Candidate Profiles
David Anderson
Party: Liberal Party of Canada
Birth Date: Aug. 16, 1937
Age: 66
Birthplace: Victoria, B.C.
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University Degree: Yes
Education: BA and LL.B., University of British Columbia.
Profession: Consultant
Career Background: Former legal adviser to the Canadian commissioner of international control. Former assistant Canadian trade commissioner in Hong Kong. Counsel for the B.C. Wildlife Federation. Consultant for Environment Canada. Served as a member of the Immigration Appeal Board. Served as the sole commissioner of the Commission of Inquiry into Fraser Valley Petroleum Exploration.
Director of the West Coast Environmental Law Association. Chair of the B.C. Citizen's Commission on Oil Spill Prevention and Response.
Marital Status: Married
Name of Spouse: Sandra
Children: James and Zoe
Political History
Provincial: Elected leader of the B.C. Liberal party and MLA for Victoria (1972).
Defeated in Victoria (1975).
Federal: Elected in Esquimalt-Saanich (1968).
Elected in Victoria (1993, 1997 and 2000).
Political History (Federal/Provincial)
Cabinet: Minister of National Revenue (1993). Minister of Transport (1996). Minister of Fisheries and Oceans (1997). Currently, Minister of the Environment.
Committee: Priorities and Planning, Environment, Domestic Affairs, Global Affairs, Canada/U.S., Security, Public Health and Emergencies.
Office Address: 970 Blanshard St., Victoria, B.C., 250-363-3600.
Capital Address: Room 133, East Block, House of Commons, Ottawa, Ont., 613-996-2358.
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Logan Wenham
Party: Conservative Party of Canada
Birth Date: 1970
Birthplace: Powell River, B.C.
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University Degree: Yes
Education: BA in English, University of Victoria
Career Background: Former political assistant to member of Parliament Jack Frazer. Current political assistant and senior political adviser to member of Parliament Gary Lunn. Has worked for a number of Provincial government departments in Victoria, most recently with the Seismic Mitigation Branch
of treasury board staff. Member of the Monarchist League of Canada and the Art Gallery of Greater Victoria. Has served as president of his Strata Council for the past two years.
Marital Status: Married
Name of Spouse: Sheila
Political History
Party: Active in both provincial and federal riding associations for more than 15 years.
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David Turner
Party: The New Democratic Party of Canada
Birth Date: 1944
Birthplace: Nottingham, England. Arrived in Canada in 1971.
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University Degree: Yes
Education: LL.B., Sheffield University.
Profession: Professor
Career Background:Former probation officer in crime prevention and community development. Is currently an associate professor at the University of Victoria. Chair of Local BCASW branch. Human rights advocate, Vancouver Island Human Rights Coalition. Treasurer, Capital Region Race Relations Association. Founding director, Blanshard Community Association. Former BCGEU shop steward.
Marital Status: Married
Name of Spouse: Janet
Children: Two
Political History
Municipal: Former trustee and chair of Greater Victoria school board. Former mayor of Victoria.
Federal: Defeated in Victoria (2000).
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Ariel Lade
Party: The Green Party of Canada
Age: 28
Birthplace: White Rock, B.C.
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University Degree: Yes
Education: BA in economics and political science, University of Victoria. MA in economics and philosophy, London School of Economics.
Political History (Federal/Provincial)
Office Address: 250-380-1050
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Derek Skinner
Party: The Canadian Action Party
Birth Date: 1925
Birthplace: London, England. Arrived in Canada in 1957.
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University Degree: Yes
Education: M.Sc. in civil engineering, Imperial College.
Profession: Engineer/project manager
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