Results, Ridings and Candidates
Cambridge
2008 Results
| Party | Candidate | Votes | Vote Share (%) | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Updated: Nov. 7, 2008 5:00 PM EST | 256/256 polls | |||
| CON | Gary Goodyear | 24,883 | 48.66 |
Elected |
| LIB | Gord Zeilstra | 11,970 | 23.41 |
|
| NDP | Max Lombardi | 10,018 | 19.59 |
|
| GRN | Scott Cosman | 4,261 | 8.33 |
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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 »- Gary Goodyear (Incumbent)
- Scott Cosman
- Gord Zeilstra
- Max Lombardi
Gary Goodyear
Party: Conservative Party of Canada
Birthdate: March 10, 1958
Age: 50
Birthplace: Cambridge, Ont.
Education: Biomechanics and psychology, University of Waterloo
Profession: Clinical director in Cambridge, Ont.
Marital Status: Married
Name of Spouse: Val
Children: Reed and Jillian
Career Background: Clinic director of Future Recovery Centre in Cambridge. Director of clinical service and developer of the first health-care franchise in Canada, 1984 to present. Health columnist for the Cambridge Times newspaper, 1986 to 1996. Public and professional relations director for the College of Chiropractic Sports Sciences, 1987 to 1990. On faculty with the post-graduate department of Canadian Memorial Chiropractic College. Active in continuing education at the University of Waterloo. Acted as medical services chair for the Ontario Special Olympics, in charge of the multi-disciplinary team of professionals providing emergency care for more than 600 athletes, 1,500 spectators and 800 volunteers, 1994. Past president of College of Chiropractic Sports Sciences. Worked on numerous committees including Sport Medicine Counsel of Ontario and practice guidelines for Canadian Chiropractic Association. Has worked with many athletes, both amateur and professional, as well as team doctor and trainer for various amateur groups.
Electoral History
Federal: Elected in Cambridge in 2004 and 2006.
Political History
Committee: Chair: Procedure and House Affairs and subcommittee on Agenda and Procedure of the standing committee on Procedure and House Affairs. Member of Liaison, Procedure and House Affairs; subcommittee on Agenda and Procedure of the standing committee on Procedure and House Affairs, subcommittee on Disclosure Forms under the Conflict of Interest Code for Members of the House of Commons of the standing committee on Procedure and House Affairs and subcommittee on Parliament Hill Security of the standing committee on Procedure and House Affairs.
Caucus: Member of the Conservative caucus.
Contact information:
Telephone: 519-624-9319
Scott Cosman
Party: Green Party of Canada
Birthplace: Winnipeg, Man.
Education: Business administration degree from Wilfrid Laurier University
Profession: In the field of sales and marketing; corporate consultant
Career Background: Worked for Neilson’s Ltd., Carnation Inc., Bell Mobility, and Canada’s Wonderland.
Community Activities: Involved in the Toronto Board of Trade, Toronto Jaycees.
Contact information:
Phone: 519-267-0335
Gord Zeilstra
Party: Liberal Party of Canada
Education: Has a BA in communications and political science from Trinity Western University in B.C.
Profession: Business executive
Marital Status: Married
Name of Spouse: Kristen
Children: Two daughters - Audrey and Isabelle
Career Background: Has served in executive positions with several companies in the technology sector. Is currently vice-president of an internet-based software company.
Community Activities: Has participated in church groups, fundraising and charitable endeavours for missions and Third World ministries and aid.
Contact information:
Max Lombardi
Party: New Democratic Party of Canada
Birthdate: Dec. 7, 1967
Age: 40
Birthplace: Lazio, Italy
Education: Computer Programming Diploma, Humber College; Print Journalism Diploma, Conestoga College.
Profession: Information Technologist
Marital Status: Married
Name of Spouse: Josie Elises
Children: Four - Amy, Lenny, Niko and Trinity
Community Activities: Active in school council; coaching minor soccer; volunteering with minor track and field. Active in the local Italian community through Aurora Lodge Sons of Italy; fundraising for Heart and Stroke Foundation; former member of Multiple Births Canada.
Mailing address:
55 Acorn Way
Cambridge, ON
N1R 8M4
Contact information:
Campaign office: 519-620-2888
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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