Results, Ridings and Candidates
Central Nova
2008 Results
| Party | Candidate | Votes | Vote Share (%) | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Updated: Nov. 7, 2008 5:00 PM EST | 217/217 polls | |||
| CON | Peter MacKay | 18,239 | 46.60 |
Elected |
| GRN | Elizabeth May | 12,620 | 32.24 |
|
| NDP | Louise Lorefice | 7,657 | 19.56 |
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| CHP | Michael MacKay | 427 | 1.09 |
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| CAP | Paul Kemp | 196 | 0.50 |
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Unofficial results were updated at the time shown following judicial recounts in six ridings. For more recent results, visit Elections Canada. The CBC does not endorse and is not responsible for the content of external sites. External links will open in a new window.
View these results in the interactive map »- Paul Kemp
- Michael MacKay
- Peter MacKay (Incumbent)
- Elizabeth May
- Louise Lorefice
Paul Kemp
Party: Canadian Action Party
Birthplace: Halifax, N.S.
Profession: Electrician, web designer
Marital Status: Married
Name of Spouse: Monica
Children: Six
Career Background: Worked as an electrician in Halifax, and later as an electrical and instrumentation contract manager in the construction of power plants, pharmaceuticals, hospitals, and various manufacturing industries. Since 1999 has worked in web design and internet outreach as a new educational tool for higher learning.
Contact information:
Telephone: 902-925-2788
Michael MacKay
Party: Canadian Heritage Party
Birthdate: Aug. 5, 1986
Age: 22
Birthplace: New Glasgow, N.S.
Education: Home schooled
Profession: Retail
Marital Status: Single
Career Background: Has worked for North Nova Seafood Ltd., Wal-Mart Canada and the International Career School.
Mailing address:
1671 Millbrook Rd.
West River Station, N.S.
B0K 1Z0
Contact information:
Telephone: 902-396-4832
Telephone: 902-754-2683
Peter MacKay
Party: Conservative Party of Canada
Birthdate: Sept. 27, 1965
Age: 43
Birthplace: New Glasgow, N.S.
Education: BA, Acadia University; law degree, Dalhousie University
Profession: Lawyer
Marital Status: Single
Career Background: Lawyer in private practice, New Glasgow, focusing on criminal and family law (1991-92). Worked for Thyssen Henschel Company in Germany (1992-93). Crown attorney, N.S. Public Prosecution Service; prosecuted criminal matters at the youth, provincial and Supreme Court levels (1992-97).
Community Activities: Fundraising/education for Big Brothers and YM/YWCA. Pictou County Senior Rugby Club. Served on board of directors for New Leaf and Tearmann House (home for abused women and children).
Electoral History
Federal: Elected in Pictou-Antigonish-Guysborough in 1997, 2000. Elected in Central Nova in 2004 and 2006. Elected leader of Progressive Conservative Party of Canada on May 31, 2003. On Dec. 7, 2003, the new Conservative Party of Canada was registered as a party to replace the PC Party.
Political History
Cabinet: Appointed minister of foreign affairs and minister of the Atlantic Canada Opportunities Agency on February 6, 2006. Moved to the defence portfolio in a cabinet shuffle on Aug. 14, 2007.
Committee: Former member: Justice and Human Rights; subcommittee on Corrections and Conditional Release Act of Justice and Human Rights; subcommittee on Organized Crime of Justice and Human Rights; subcommittee on National Security of Justice and Human Rights; subcommittee on the study of sport in Canada; special committee on the modernization and improvement of the procedures of the House of Commons; Justice, Human Rights, Public Safety and Emergency Preparedness. Member: Subcommittee on Public Safety and National Security of Justice, Human Rights, Public Safety and Emergency Preparedness.
Caucus: June 19, 1997-2003, House leader. Former critic areas: Solicitor General; Justice; Public Security; Prime Minister. Critic for: Public Safety and Emergency Preparedness; Deputy PM. March 22, 2004, appointed deputy leader.
Mailing address:
526 East River Rd.
New Glasgow, N.S.
B2H 3S8
Contact information:
Telephone: 902-755-9778
Centralnovacampaign@ns.sympatico.ca
Elizabeth May
Party: Green Party of Canada
Birthdate: June 9, 1954
Age: 54
Birthplace: Hartford, Connecticut
Education: Graduate of Dalhousie Law School
Children: One daughter
Career Background: Is the longtime executive director of the Sierra Club of Canada. She has served as a member and then vice-chair of the National Round Table on Environment and Economy, reporting to the prime minister. She also served for nine years on the board of the International Institute for Sustainable Development. She is the author of five published books and numerous articles and chapters in larger compilation works. Her most recent book is entitled, How to Save the World in Your Spare Time. She is also a member of the Order of Canada at the Officer level.
Political History
Party: Elected leader of the Green Party of Canada in August 2006.
Contact information:
Telephone: 902-695-4000
Louise Lorefice
Party: New Democratic Party of Canada
Birthplace: Amherst, N.S.
Education: Graduate of St. Francis Xavier University
Profession: Teacher
Marital Status: Married
Name of Spouse: Paul
Children: Eight children
Career Background: Taught social studies and history in junior high and high school in Antigonish for 38 years.
Community Activities: Active fundraiser for the Isaak Walton Killam Health Centre. Past president and board member of the Canadian Association for Community Living. Member of the board that established Festival Antigonish. Has been involved in the Antigonish Women’s Resource Centre, the St. Francis Xavier Extending Hope Campaign, Doctors Without Borders, Amnesty International and the Stephen Lewis Foundation.
Contact information:
Telephone: 902-396-1116
CBC does not endorse and is not responsible for the content of external sites - links will open in new window.2008 Results
Overall Results
| Party | Elected | Leading | Total | Vote Share (%) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Updated: Nov. 7, 2008, 5:00 PM EST | ||||
| CON | 143 | 0 | 143 | 37.63 |
| LIB | 77 | 0 | 77 | 26.24 |
| BQ | 49 | 0 | 49 | 9.97 |
| NDP | 37 | 0 | 37 | 18.20 |
| IND | 2 | 0 | 2 | 0.65 |
| GRN | 0 | 0 | 0 | 6.80 |
| OTH | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0.51 |
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