Results, Ridings and Candidates
Compton - Stanstead
2008 Results
| Party | Candidate | Votes | Vote Share (%) | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Updated: Nov. 7, 2008 5:00 PM EST | 225/225 polls | |||
| BQ | France Bonsant | 20,267 | 41.74 |
Elected |
| LIB | William Hogg | 10,938 | 22.53 |
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| CON | Michel Gagné | 9,467 | 19.50 |
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| NDP | Jean Rousseau | 5,498 | 11.32 |
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| GRN | Gary Caldwell | 2,385 | 4.91 |
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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 »- France Bonsant (Incumbent)
- Michel Gagné
- Gary Caldwell
- William Hogg
- Jean Rousseau
France Bonsant
Party: Bloc Québécois
Birthdate: Aug. 18, 1952
Age: 56
Birthplace: Waterville, Que.
Education: Has taken courses in human resources, Université TELUQ (2003) and courses in graphic design.
Career Background: Assistant at Bell Canada. Bell Canada representative, le Fonds des oeuvres communautaires des employés de Bell.
Community Activities: Volunteer for Société SERABEC, participating in the aerial search for missing persons. Volunteer and organizer of a volleyball team for several years.
Electoral History
Municipal: Served as a municipal councillor from 1991 to 1999. Was director of the police board for seven years
Federal: Elected in Compton-Stanstead in 2004 and 2006
Political History
Committee: Member, Status of Women
Caucus: Deputy critic, Human Resources and Skills Development
Mailing address:
1925 Belvédère Sud, Suite R-C
Sherbrooke, Que.
J1H 5Y3
Contact information:
Telephone: 819-564-8368
Fax: 819-542-1929
Michel Gagné
Party: Conservative Party of Canada
Birthdate: Oct. 9, 1952
Age: 56
Birthplace: Asbestos, Que.
Education: Joint degree in biology with a specialization in animal ecology from the Université Laval and the Université de Sherbrooke and a degree in agronomy with a specialization in zootechnics from the Université Laval.
Profession: Farmer
Marital Status: Married
Name of Spouse: Ginette Julien
Children: Two daughters
Career Background: Has owned a cattle farm since 1985. Runs one of Canada’s largest purebred bull test stations. Is a member of many beef producer and butchers' associations. Has served as president of the Eastern Township Hereford Association, national director of the Quebec Hereford Association and director of the Quebec Charolais Association.
Community Activities: Member of the Danville Chamber of Commerce and the executive director of Richmond—Arthabaska’s EDA.
Contact information:
Telephone: 819-822-2280
Number 2: 555-555-5555
Gary Caldwell
Party: Green Party of Canada
Education: Bachelor's degree, York University; Master's degree, Laval University
Profession: Teacher, writer, businessman
Career Background: Teacher at Bishop's University and researcher at the Institut québécois de recherche sur la culture for nine years. President and CEO of Caldwell Bio Fermentation Canada Inc. since 1998. Writes for many magazines, and in 2001 published La culture publique commune: Les règles du jeu de la vie publique au Québec et les fondements de ces règles (Nota Bene). Has been president of a caisse populaire (credit union), and school board commissioner.
Electoral History
Municipal: Former city councillor
Federal: Ran unsuccessfully as a Conservative candidate in Compton-Stanstead in the 2004 and 2006 general elections.
William Hogg
Party: Liberal Party of Canada
Birthdate: Sept. 25, 1972
Age: 36
Birthplace: Ontario
Education: BA, University of Ottawa; MA, McMaster University
Profession: University professor
Career Background: Member of Bishop's University Faculty (Department of Political Studies) 1999-present. Have also taught at McGill University, Université Montréal, Université Sherbrooke. Specializations: Canadian and Quebec foreign policy, strategic studies, international relations, public policy analysis, comparative politics. Current research project: Canada and the Middle East; Anglophone minority politics in Quebec.
Community Activities: Member of board of directors, Townshippers Association.
Contact information:
Telephone: 819-345-0596
Jean Rousseau
Party: New Democratic Party of Canada
Birthdate: June 23, 1961
Age: 47
Birthplace: Asbestos, Que.
Education: Has a university degree in industrial relations.
Profession: Sound engineer
Marital Status: Partner
Name of Partner: Nathalie Turcotte
Children: Three - one son and two daughters
Career Background: Has spent close to 20 years in show business as a musician and sound man.
Community Activities: Has been a school board administrator, and worked as a volunteer in a minor hockey league.
Contact information:
Telephone: 819-846-6481
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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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