This inner-core riding is bounded by the North Saskatchewan River in the south, the CN Rail line running north to Manning Drive in the east, 167th Avenue in the north, and 97th Street in the west. Edmonton City Airport is in the northeast corner.
The 2001 census counted 119,083 residents. More than 24 per cent are immigrants, representing a broad cultural mix. At least seven per cent of people here are ethnically Chinese, with smaller numbers of aboriginals, Italians and East Indians.
The major employers in Edmonton East include retail trade, light manufacturing and the service sector. The average family income is $54,450 and unemployment is 7.5 per cent.
In the 1996 redistribution this riding adopted about 16 per cent of the residents of Edmonton North. Then, in 2004, it lost about one-third of its former population, while gaining 43,742 people from Edmonton North.
Population: 119,083
Political History
The current incumbent, Peter Goldring, has held office for two terms. He won with the Reform party in 1997, upsetting then-incumbent Judy Bethel, a Liberal, by 3,470 votes. In 2000, under the Canadian Alliance banner, he defeated Liberal Sue Olsen by 3,445 votes.
Over the past half-century, this riding has been held by a wide range of parties. In 1953 and 1957 the Social Credit party took this seat, after which the Tories enjoyed a 30-year winning streak. Then, in 1988, incumbent PC Bill Lesick lost by 657 votes to the NDP's Ross Harvey. Harvey thus became the first New Democrat to win a federal seat in Alberta. Harvey, in turn, was replaced by the Liberal's Bethel in 1993.
Riding established as Edmonton East in 1914. Riding named changed to Edmonton Centre-East on June 29/00. Riding re-established as Edmonton East in 2004.
1953, 1957 - SC
1958-1984 incl - PC
1988 - NDP
1993 - LIB
1997 - REF
2000 - CA
2004 - CON
CANDIDATE PROFILES
Peter Goldring
Party: Conservative Party of Canada
Birth date: Dec. 12, 1944 Age: 61 Birthplace: Toronto
Education: Military police, law enforcement; Royal Canadian Air Force, 1962 - 1965 Marital status: Married Name of spouse: Lorraine Children: Corrina and Kristina
Career background: He worked for in marketing for Unelco in Pointe Claire, Que., opening and managing Unelco's Alberta office. He started his own business, Systems By Sentron (Canada) Ltd, which he sold in 1997. In his community, he has been a member of Associated Commercial Travellers, the National Fire Protection Association, the Alberta Fire Safety Association and the Canadian Independent Business Association since 1990. He is founder of the Edmonton chapter of the Special Committee for Canadian Unity in 1995.
Electoral History Party: Was a voting delegate at the 1996 Reform Assembly, and chair of Election Readiness Alberta for two years Federal: Elected in Edmonton East in 1997; elected in Edmonton Centre-East in 2000 and elected in Edmonton East in 2004
Political History (Federal/Provincial) Committee: Former vice-chair: National Defence and Veterans Affairs. Former member: Transport and Government Operations; National Defence and Veterans Affairs; Human Resources Development and the Status of Persons with Disabilities; Special Joint Committee on the Amendment to Term 17 of the Terms of Union of Newfoundland; Special Joint Committee to amend Section 93 of the Constitution Act, 1867 concerning the Quebec School System; Joint Committee on Official Languages. Member: Public Accounts; Joint Committee on Scrutiny of Regulations. Member: Subctte on Human Rights and Intl Development of Foreign Affairs and International Trade; Library of Parliament. Caucus: Chaired the Canadian Alliance Task Force on Homelessness & Poverty. Former deputy critic: Intergovernmental Affairs; Official Languages; Public Works and Government Services. Former critic for: Veterans Affairs; Public Works and Government Services; National Defence; Housing; Veterans Affairs. Became the Conservative party critic for Human Resources and Skills Development (Homelessness) in January 2004. Associate Critic: Foreign Affairs (Caribbean)
Ottawa Address:
Room 411 Justice Bldg
House of Commons
Ottawa, Ont.
(613) 992-3821 Trey Capnerhurst
Party: The Green Party of Canada
Children: One daughter
Career Background: Works as a non-standard health care practitioner. Ceramic artist and a classically trained soprano.
For six years she was a successful entrepreneur, simultaneously running two business ventures. While operating her own ceramic studio
she was also a health and wellness consultant with a retail location. Has over 10 years experience in the non-conventional health
industry as a professional apprenticed traditional healer. She is a dietitian and nutritionist and a North American Standard master
herbalist.
Community Activities: Has founded and published a directory of independent local businesses and agencies that empower healthy
choices. Has been active in the Edmonton arts community as a member of the Edmonton Vocal Minority Choir and has been a volunteer for
the Edmonton Fringe Festival in various roles over the course of 15 years. Member of the Edmonton Health Study Circle that
presented to the Romanow commission in 2002
Education: Holds an MA in Political Science from the University of Alberta (1994-95). Has a BA with major in Political Science and minor in philosophy, 1989-1992. Was a PhD candidate in Political Science at the University of Alberta from 1999 to 2000 (not complete)
Career background: Spent a year as a researcher with Alberta Human Resources and Employment and as a consultant with the Edmonton Social Planning Council, specifically writing the Edmonton LIFE Report (Local Indicators For Excellence). Prior to her work with EPCOR, she worked as a policy analyst with Alberta Municipal Affairs writing reports and representing the ministry on the Alberta Children and Youth Cross Ministry Initiative. Manager of Government Relations, EPCOR Co-Owner, National Drapery and Design since January 2001
Political History Party: Joined federal Liberal party in the summer of 2001. At the local level, she has been a riding association director and president. She has also been very active with the Edmonton Liberal Women's Policy Association, co-chairing the Women's Day Brunch in 2003 and 2004, which raises funds for local Liberal women candidates. She has also assisted in facilitating policy sessions at the Liberal Party of Canada in Alberta's policy conferences, drawing on her many years as a political science student.
Education: Graduated from the University of Alberta in 1976 Children: Two sons
Career background: Since 1976, she has worked in human service and advocacy. Worked as constituency manager for the former NDP Provincial Leader Ray Martin for seven years. Since 2004 has worked as the constituency manager for MLA David Eggen in the riding of Edmonton-Calder. Was the provincial coordinator with the Alberta Council of Women's Shelters for seven years. Served as executive director of the Edmonton Social Planning Council. Former executive director at Pilgrims Hospice, the only non-profit hospice in Edmonton. Has served on several committees and has 12 years experience as a volunteer board member with two non-profit societies. Served as a ministerial appointee on the College of Alberta. Psychologist for eight years. A member of the Alberta College of Social Workers
Party: Conservative Party of Canada
Party: The Green Party of Canada
Party: Liberal Party of Canada
Party: New Democratic Party
