Results, Ridings and Candidates
West Nova
2008 Results
| Party | Candidate | Votes | Vote Share (%) | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Updated: Nov. 7, 2008 5:00 PM EST | 221/221 polls | |||
| CON | Greg Kerr | 16,779 | 39.93 |
Elected |
| LIB | Robert Thibault | 15,185 | 36.14 |
|
| NDP | George Barron | 7,097 | 16.89 |
|
| GRN | Ronald Mills | 2,114 | 5.03 |
|
| IND | Cindy Nesbitt | 844 | 2.01 |
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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 »- Greg Kerr
- Ronald Mills
- Cindy Nesbitt
- Robert Thibault (Incumbent)
- George Barron
Greg Kerr
Party: Conservative Party of Canada
Birthdate: Oct. 8, 1947
Age: 61
Birthplace: Annapolis Royal, N.S.
Education: Annapolis Royal Reg. Academy; BA, B.Ed., Mount Allison University
Profession: Teacher
Marital Status: Married
Name of Spouse: Marcia Longmire
Children: Gillian and Megan
Career Background: Teaching career at Bridgetown Regional High School; owner of small beef farm; owner of a small logging (contractor) operation.
Community Activities: Active (warden) in the Anglican Church.
Electoral History
Municipal: Served one term as municipal councillor.
Provincial: First elected in Annapolis West in 1978. Re-elected in Annapolis West in 1981, 1984, 1988.
Federal: Defeated in West Nova in 2006.
Political History
Cabinet: Provincial portfolios: Environment, Finance, Sport and Recreation and Tourism. Also, Chair of Management Board and Chair of Policy Board.
Mailing address:
Greg Kerr Candidate Office
PO Box 658
Annapolis Royal, N.S.
B0S 1A0
Contact information:
Toll-free: 888-407-8880
Ronald Mills
Party: Green Party of Canada
Birthplace: Berwick, N.S.
Profession: Electrician, retired
Children: Four
Career Background: In 1954 joined the Royal Canadian Air Force for electrical technician training on the F86 fighter. Served two tours of duty in Europe in 1955-57, and one tour in the U.S. in 1978-79. Retired as a warrant officer in 1980 and went to Michelin Tire where he was employed as an industrial electrician. Taught upgrading courses to tradesmen and meteorology courses at a Nova Scotia vocational school.
Community Activities: Taught junior Sunday school for several years and has been a director of a credit union.
Contact information:
Telephone: 902-538-5848
Robert Thibault
Party: Liberal Party of Canada
Birthdate: Sept. 29, 1959
Age: 49
Birthplace: Digby, N.S.
Marital Status: Married
Name of Spouse: Janice Boudreau
Career Background: Once the owner of his own business, he sold his window-manufacturing company, Norvic Windows, in 1991 to assume post of municipal clerk-treasurer for the District Of Argyle. Prior to acquiring Norvic Windows in 1987, he was employed as an economic adviser and regional coordinator with the Acadian Federation of Nova Scotia.
Community Activities: Was chair of the board of governors of the Université Sainte-Anne. Is a past president of a number of associations, including the Nova Scotia Association of Municipal Administrators, the Acadian Federation of Nova Scotia, the Clare Chamber of Commerce and the Clare Liberal Association.
Electoral History
Municipal: In 1988 was elected to the municipal council in Clare, where he served for three years before resigning to take up the clerk-treasurer position in Argyle.
Federal: Elected in West Nova in 2000, 2004 and 2006.
Political History
Cabinet: Was Minister of State (Atlantic Canada Opportunities Agency) in 2001-2002, and Minister of Fisheries and Oceans in 2002-2003.
Committee: Member of the committees on Agriculture and Agri-Food, on Finance, on Veterans Affairs, and on Bill C-2, an act dealing with conflict of interest rules and similar matters in election financing.
Caucus: Member of the Liberal caucus.
Contact information:
Telephone: 902-844-2209
George Barron
Party: New Democratic Party of Canada
Birthplace: Near Paris, Ont.
Profession: Paramedic
Marital Status: Married
Name of Spouse: Pamela
Career Background: Has spent 22 years as a paramedic
Community Activities: Serves on the Police Advisory Board in Digby, N.S. Is a member of the Board of Trade, the Oakdene Centre and the Bear River Music Society.
Mailing address:
71 Hwy. #303
Digby, N.S.
Contact information:
Telephone: 902-245-6373
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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