Results, Ridings and Candidates
Beauce
2008 Results
| Party | Candidate | Votes | Vote Share (%) | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Updated: Nov. 7, 2008 5:00 PM EST | 269/269 polls | |||
| CON | Maxime Bernier | 31,883 | 62.41 |
Elected |
| BQ | André Côté | 7,143 | 13.98 |
|
| LIB | René Roy | 5,270 | 10.32 |
|
| NDP | Véronique Poulin | 4,352 | 8.52 |
|
| GRN | Nicolas Rochette | 2,436 | 4.77 |
|
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 »- André Côté
- Maxime Bernier (Incumbent)
- Nicolas Rochette
- René Roy
- Véronique Poulin
André Côté
Party: Bloc Québécois
Education: Earned a diploma in tourism marketing, a master's in regional management and a BA in recreation.
Career Background: Served as research agent for Quebec’s Institute of Statistics, director of the Ministry of Cultural Affairs, director of the cultural committee of Outaouais and an expert for the Canadian International Development Agency at the Commissariat of Tourism in Mali, Africa.
Community Activities: Served as the representative of citizens on the committee on collective transport in Saint Georges –de-Beauce and president of the National Society of Quebecers on Outaouais.
Electoral History
Municipal: Elected councillor of Sherbrooke.
Mailing address:
12105 1st Avenue
St-Georges, Que.
G5Y 2E2
Contact information:
Maxime Bernier
Party: Conservative Party of Canada
Birthplace: Beauce, Que.
Education: B.Comm.
Profession: Lawyer, businessman
Career Background: Has been a consultant on the legislation on financial institutions and the development of the regulation governing the sector. From 2003 to 2005, he was vice-president of the insurance company Standard Life of Canada and Manager of corporate and international relations at the Commission des valeurs mobilières du Québec. Maxime also worked as a legislative assistant for the Office of the Deputy Premier of Quebec. He is a member of the board of the Montreal Economic Institute.
Electoral History
Federal: Elected in Beauce in 2006.
Political History
Cabinet: Appointed Minister of Industry, Feb. 2006. Moved to the foreign affairs portfolio in a cabinet shuffle on Aug. 14, 2007.
Caucus: Member of the Conservative Caucus.
Contact information:
Telephone: 418-657-2026
Nicolas Rochette
Party: Green Party of Canada
Education: Bachelor's degree in math from the University of Laval.
Profession: College professor
Career Background: Has been teaching math and statistics since 1992. Currently teaching at the Beauce-Appalaches CEGEP.
Contact information:
Telephone: 418-774-2503
nicolas.rochette@greenparty.ca
René Roy
Party: Liberal Party of Canada
Education: Earned a bachelor’s degree in agricultural and environmental sciences from McGill University and a diploma in environmental and horticultural technologies. Awarded several scholarships including the Macdonald Class of ’52 Spirit scholarship and the Fondation Desjardins. Pursuing a master's degree in natural resources and environmental economics.
Profession: Farmer
Career Background: Serves as president of Ferme Alliance 7 Inc.
Community Activities: Served as president of the Christian fellowship on the Macdonald Campus of McGill University, where he co-ordinated activities pertaining to Christian faith. Received the Gold Key award, which rewards McGill students who make a significant contribution to extracurricular activities. Also an avid indoor soccer player, voted best defenceman.
Contact information:
Véronique Poulin
Party: New Democratic Party of Canada
Birthdate: Apr. 22, 1986
Age: 22
Birthplace: Belleville, Ont.
Education: Currently studying childhood education at the Cégep [post-secondary educational institute] of Ste-Foy, Que.
Contact information:
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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