Results, Ridings and Candidates
Burlington
2008 Results
| Party | Candidate | Votes | Vote Share (%) | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Updated: Nov. 7, 2008 5:00 PM EST | 288/288 polls | |||
| CON | Mike Wallace | 28,469 | 48.45 |
Elected |
| LIB | Paddy Torsney | 19,524 | 33.22 |
|
| NDP | David Laird | 6,600 | 11.23 |
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| GRN | Marnie Mellish | 4,170 | 7.10 |
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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 »- Mike Wallace (Incumbent)
- Marnie Mellish
- Paddy Torsney
- David Laird
Mike Wallace
Party: Conservative Party of Canada
Education: Double major in economics and political science, University of Guelph
Marital Status: Married
Name of Spouse: Caroline
Children: Ashley and Lindsay
Career Background: Worked for Fairview Renovations, a Burlington company in the window and door replacement business.
Community Activities: Has served as director of the Burlington Economic Development Corporation, the Downtown Burlington Business Association, Tourism Burlington, the Burlington Arts Centre, the Museums Board of Burlington, the Sound of Music Festival, and the Halton Industry Education Council. Has also been a member of the Burlington Central Lions Club, the Lakeshore Community Consultation Committee, as well as being the past president of the Canadian Club of Burlington. Has also been a generous volunteer in the community, assisting such clubs as the Burlington Girls Gymnastics Club, the Burlington Aquatic Devilrays, Burlington Minor Girls Basketball, the Kidney Foundation, March of Dimes, the M.S. Society, the Heart and Stroke Foundation and the Arthritis Society.
Electoral History
Party: Campaign manager in federal election, 2000. Co-campaign manager in provincial election, 1999, and in federal election, 1993. Regional pre-writ chair for Progressive Conservatives, 1998-2000.
Municipal: Elected to Burlington city council to represent Ward 5 in 1994, 1997, 2000, 2003.
Federal: Defeated in Burlington in 2004. Elected in 2006.
Political History
Committee: Member: Access to Information, Privacy and Ethics and Finance. Former member: Bill C-2 and Government Operations and Estimates.
Caucus: Member of the Conservative caucus.
Mailing address:
Burlington Mall
777 Guelph Line, Suite 209
Burlington, Ont.
L7R 3N2
Contact information:
Constituency office: 905-639-5757
Marnie Mellish
Party: Green Party of Canada
Education: Graduated with a master of education degree in 1991.
Profession: Teacher
Career Background: Has taught in Prince Edward Island, Nova Scotia and Ontario. Operated her own tutorial centre for five years. Has worked as a law clerk in the areas of real estate, corporate, litigation and estates.
Community Activities: Has worked as a community activist and advocate, and has volunteered with young offenders, youth groups and environmental associations. Serves on Burlington’s Road Safety Strategic Plan Task Force (RSSP) and as Secretary of BurlingtonGreen, a non-partisan environmental and sustainability group. Is a member of the Burlington Chamber of Commerce.
Electoral History
Municipal: Ran unsuccessfully in the municipal elections in Burlington in 2006.
Contact information:
Paddy Torsney
Party: Liberal Party of Canada
Birthdate: Dec. 19, 1962
Age: 45
Birthplace: Burlington, Ont.
Education: Bachelor of commerce in international business and marketing from McGill University.
Profession: Consultant
Career Background: Vice-president of the Capital Hill Group, a government relations company with offices in Ontario and Quebec.
Community Activities: Serves on the board of Halton's children's mental health facility, ROCK: Reach Out Centre for Kids. Member of the United Way of Burlington & Greater Hamilton Leadership Committee 2006-08.
Electoral History
Federal: Elected in Burlington in the 1993 general election. Re-elected in 1997, 2000 and 2004. Defeated in 2006.
Political History
Cabinet: Served as parliamentary secretary to the minister of the environment and the minister for international co-operation.
Committee: Chair of the special committee on the non-medical use of drugs, and vice-chair or member of other parliamentary committees, including the standing committee on finance.
Caucus: Member of the Liberal caucus and from 1994-96 chaired the Liberal women's caucus.
Contact information:
David Laird
Party: New Democratic Party of Canada
Education: Graduate of York University
Profession: Child protection worker with the Children's Aid Society of Toronto.
Marital Status: Married
Name of Spouse: Guylaine
Children: Two - Brigitte and Justin
Career Background: Started career working with young offenders and adolescents in residential treatment settings. Worked for several years counselling children and families in the community. Member of the Canadian Union of Public Employees. Active as a union representative, treasurer and national and provincial convention delegate.
Electoral History
Provincial: Ran unsuccessfully in Burlington in the 2003 provincial election
Federal: Ran unsuccessfully in the federal riding of Burlington in the 2004 and 2006 general elections.
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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