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| DISTRICT: Yukon |
| Candidate |
Party |
Vote Count |
Vote Share |
Elected |
| Larry Bagnell |
LIB |
5724 |
45.69%
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| Pam Boyde |
NDP |
3216 |
25.67%
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| James Hartle |
CON |
2618 |
20.9%
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| Philippe LeBlond |
GRN |
571 |
4.56%
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| Sean Davey |
MP |
299 |
2.39%
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| Geoffrey Capp |
CHP |
100 |
0.8%
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| Last Update: June 29, 5:38:55 AM EDT |
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Ridings
306 Yukon
2004 Candidates
Riding Profile
Situated in Canada's mountainous northwest corner, the Yukon Territory covers 455,400 square kilometres. According to the 2001 census, just under 29,000 people live here. Of those, two-thirds are in the capital, Whitehorse. Smaller centres include historic Dawson City, the transport hub of Watson Lake, and Haines Junction, the gateway to Kluane National Park. About 14 per cent of Yukoners are aboriginal. Roughly 10 per cent are immigrants, while another 53 per cent moved here from elsewhere in Canada.
Despite the Yukon's fabled gold rush, mining is now rare and the economy has been in the doldrums for years. Though oil-and-gas exploration and gem prospecting are on the upswing, government is the major employer, along with seasonal tourism. The average family income is $69,564, and unemployment is 11.6 per cent.
Population: 28,674
Political History
When the NDP's Audrey McLaughlin won this seat in a 1987 byelection,
she put an end to nearly three decades of Tory dominance. McLaughlin triumphed
in the general election the next year, and was soon named NDP leader,
making her the first woman to lead a major party in Canada. McLaughlin
won again in 1993, and was succeeded in 1997 by fellow NDP member Louise Hardy.
The New Democrats' run ended in 2000, when Liberal Larry Bagnell beat
Hardy by a scant 60 votes.
1902 BY-EL - LIB
1904 - CONS
1908 - LIB
1911-1930 incl - CONS
1935 - IND CONS
1940, 1945 - CONS
1953, 1957 - LIB
1957 BY-EL-1984 incl - PC
1987 BY-EL, 1988, 1993, 1997 - NDP
2000 - LIB
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Candidate Profiles
Larry Bagnell
Party: Liberal Party of Canada
Birth Date: Dec. 19, 1949
Age: 54
Birthplace: Toronto, Ont.
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University Degree: Yes
Education: Holds a bachelor of arts degree and
a bachelor of science degree from the University of Toronto
Career Background: He has had a lengthy career
with the federal government, which culminated in his appointment
as a director with Industry Canada. During this time, he managed
programs in economic development, science and technology, tourism,
small business, industrial development and international trade.
He also played a role in the creation of the Yukon's new Municipal
Act. He is also former executive director of the Association of
Yukon Communities. He is also involved with the Canadian Cancer
Society, the Anti-Poverty Coalition, the Yukon Arts Centre, the
Heart and Stroke Fund and the Association franco-yukonnaise.
Political History
Provincial: Defeated in the Yukon election in 1996,
running as Liberal.
Federal: Elected in Yukon in 2000.
Political History (Federal/Provincial)
Parliamentary Secretary: In December 2003, he became
Parliamentary Secretary to the Minister of Indian and Northern Affairs
with a special emphasis on Northern Economic Development.
Committee: Former Member: Industry, Science and Technology;
Transport and Government Operations; Transport. Member: Aboriginal
Affairs, Northern Development and Natural Resources.
Caucus: Chair of the Foreign Affairs, Defense, and International
Co-operation Caucus.
Office Address: 204 Black Street, Suite 204, Whitehorse, Yukon
Tel: (867) 668-6565
Capital Address: 446-S, Centre Block, House of Commons, Ottawa, Ont.
Tel: (613) 995-9368
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James Hartle
Party: Conservative Party of Canada
Birth Date: Dec. 12, 1958
Birthplace: LeRoy Saskatchewan
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Profession: Company Driver
Career Background: Involved in the transportation industry since
1978, as company driver, owner/operator, dispatcher, and operations manager.
Currently employed since February 2001 as a company driver for a contract carrier,
hauling diesel and gasoline fuels to Whitehorse. Elected and served for one term as
vice-president for the Gateway Tourism Board Watson Lake. Worked for a number of
small business operators in Yukon and northern British Columbia as a company
driver.
Marital Status: Engaged
Name of Spouse: Margaret
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Pam Boyde
Party: New Democratic Party of Canada
Birthplace: Montreal, Que.
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Yes
Education: She attended Simon Fraser University
and the University of British Columbia; holds a bachelor of science
degree in nursing.
Career Background: She currently is co-owner of
Touch The North, a company that provides consulting services in
community and economic development. She was an instructor in wilderness
first aid at Capilano College in North Vancouver, a clinic administrator
and research assistant at the B.C. Sport Medicine Clinic (now the
Alan McGavin Sport Medicine Clinic) at UBC, and was a member of
the 1984 Summer Olympic Team, as part of the medical contingent.
She was also a senior adviser in the Yukon New Democratic governments
under Tony Penekitt and Piers McDonald as executive assistant to
Piers McDonald. She co-owned and operated a wilderness tourism company
and was on the board of directors of the Wilderness Tourism Association
of the Yukon.
Marital Status: Married
Name of Spouse: Jim
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Philippe LeBlond
Party: The Green Party of Canada
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Geoffrey Capp
Party: Christian Heritage Party
Birthplace: London, Ont.
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Career Background: He works with Northwestel, and
volunteered with the Miles Canyon Railroad Society, as well as with
New Life FM Radio.
Marital Status: Married
Children: three
Political History
Federal: Defeated in Yukon in 1993, 1997 and 2000.
Political History (Federal/Provincial)
Tel: (867)668-3476
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Sean Davey
Party: Marijuana Party
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