Results, Ridings and Candidates
Barrie
2008 Results
| Party | Candidate | Votes | Vote Share (%) | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Updated: Nov. 7, 2008 5:00 PM EST | 287/287 polls | |||
| CON | Patrick Brown | 27,927 | 52.37 |
Elected |
| LIB | Rick Jones | 12,732 | 23.88 |
|
| NDP | Myrna Clark | 6,403 | 12.01 |
|
| GRN | Erich Jacoby-Hawkins | 5,921 | 11.10 |
|
| LTN | Paolo Fabrizio | 260 | 0.49 |
|
| ML | Christine Nugent | 84 | 0.16 |
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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 »- Patrick Brown (Incumbent)
- Erich Jacoby-Hawkins
- Rick Jones
- Paolo Fabrizio
- Christine Anne Nugent
- Myrna Clark
Patrick Brown
Party: Conservative Party of Canada
Birthdate: May 26, 1978
Age: 30
Birthplace: Toronto, Ont.
Education: Studied political science at the University of Toronto for four years; graduated law school at the University of Windsor; studied extensively in French at l’Université à Trois Rivières in Quebec.
Profession: Lawyer
Marital Status: Single
Career Background: He worked as the special assistant to Ministry of Finance and Solicitor General's Office from 1995 to 2000. He also worked in the legal department of Magna International Inc., a multinational company, from 2002 to 2004. He currently practices criminal, civil litigation and commercial law at a general practice in downtown Barrie.
Community Activities: He served on various boards including Gryphon Theatre, Lake Simcoe Conservation Authority, Barrie Physician Recruitment Task Force, Barrie's Public Library, City Development Committee, Youth Services Committee and the Barrie Community Sports Complex.
Electoral History
Municipal: First elected to council in 2000 and re-elected in 2003.
Federal: Defeated in this riding in 2004. First elected in 2006.
Political History
Committee: Member of the Standing Committees of Government Operations and Estimates, and Health. Former associate member of many Standing Committees including Justice and Human Rights, Citizenship and Immigration, Agriculture and Agri-Food, Veterans Affairs and Status of Women.
Caucus: Member of the Conservative Caucus.
Mailing address:
299 Lakeshore Dr., Suite 302
Barrie, Ont.
L4N 7Y9
Contact information:
Telephone: 705-726-5959
Fax: 705-726-3340
Erich Jacoby-Hawkins
Party: Green Party of Canada
Age: 37
Birthplace: Smiths Falls, Ont.
Education: Earned a BA, majoring in anthropology, at the University of Waterloo. Also studied mathematics and computer science.
Profession: Teacher
Marital Status: Married
Name of Spouse: Teresa
Children: Two - Brianna and Mary-Jane
Career Background: He taught English in South Korea for three years.
Community Activities: Is past chair of Environmental Action Barrie - Living Green, a local charitable organization. Was a founding member of the Mayor's Task Force on Affordable Housing in Barrie. Is a volunteer for the Out of the Cold program and is a longtime foster parent of children in Haiti. Sits on the Barrie Film Festival committee.
Electoral History
Provincial: Ran unsuccessfully in 2007.
Federal: Ran unsuccessfully in 2004 and 2006.
Mailing address:
151B Dunlop St. E.
City, Province
L4M 1B2
Contact information:
Telephone: 705-719-7606
Rick Jones
Party: Liberal Party of Canada
Birthdate: March 21, 1950
Age: 58
Birthplace: Toronto, Ont.
Education: Master of Business Administration, York University, 1985. Bachelor of Environmental Studies with Honours, University of Waterloo, 1973.
Profession: Planning consultant
Marital Status: Married
Name of Spouse: Cheryl Ann
Children: Two - Kate and Caroline
Career Background: City Planner and Director of Planning for the City of Barrie, 1974 - 1987. Twenty years as Planning Consultant for Jones Consulting Group based in Barrie and Collingwood.
Community Activities: Member of the Barrie Greater Home Builders Association, Barrie Land Developers Association, Canadian Institute of Planners, Ontario Professional Planners Institute. Member of the Board of the Barrie Police Services. Director of the David Busby Street Centre. Volunteer with Out of the Cold. Chairman of the Simcoe County Alliance to End Homelessness. Involved in the Simcoe County Dispute Resolution Association Inc.
Mailing address:
2774 Old Second S RR1
Midhurst, ON
L0L 1X0
Contact information:
Telephone: 705-719-9039
Paolo Fabrizio
Party: Libertarian Party
Profession: Baker/Pastry Chef
Marital Status: Married
Name of Spouse: Teresa
Children: Three - Ariana, Luca and Eva
Contact information:
Telephone: 647-300-8555
Christine Anne Nugent
Party: Marxist-Leninist Party of Canada
Profession: Part-time college instructor
Career Background: Worked at Bell.
Community Activities: Faculty representative for the Ontario Public Service Employees Union
Contact information:
Telephone: 705-818-2065
Myrna Clark
Party: New Democratic Party of Canada
Birthdate: July 20, 1949
Age: 59
Birthplace: Toronto
Education: BA, B.Ed.
Profession: Special education teacher
Marital Status: Widow
Children: Three - Adam, Will and Sam Gunn
Community Activities: NDP riding Association; Barrie Community Health Centre Board; District Health Council, 1989-94; parenting group leader for young moms, 1980s. Member: MacLaren Art Gallery, Brereton Field Naturalists, Canoe Club, Project Ploughshares.
Mailing address:
277 Coxmill Road
Barrie, Ont.
L4N 8K8
Contact information:
Telephone: 705-770-2661
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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