Results, Ridings and Candidates
Don Valley East
2008 Results
| Party | Candidate | Votes | Vote Share (%) | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Updated: Nov. 7, 2008 5:00 PM EST | 203/203 polls | |||
| LIB | Yasmin Ratansi | 18,105 | 46.93 |
Elected |
| CON | Eugene McDermott | 12,301 | 31.89 |
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| NDP | Mary Hynes | 5,118 | 13.27 |
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| GRN | Wayne Clements | 2,765 | 7.17 |
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| CHP | Alex Kovalenko | 288 | 0.75 |
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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 »Alex Kovalenko
Party: Christian Heritage Party of Canada
Marital Status: Married
Career Background: Worked for a fireproofing company in Alberta, then in Fort McMurray oil fields. Also managed a travel agency and construction business while in Fort McMurray. Currently manages a construction business in the GTA.
Contact information:
Eugene McDermott
Party: Conservative Party of Canada
Age: 49
Birthplace: Toronto, Ont.
Education: Two years of undergraduate studies, University of Toronto; law degree, University of Toronto
Profession: Lawyer
Marital Status: Married
Name of Spouse: Jackie
Children: Seven
Career Background: Articled with the Crown Attorney's Office in Toronto. He then joined the office as an assistant Crown attorney upon being called to the bar in 1983. Has prosecuted many jury trials and 10 murder prosecutions at different levels of court. Has been designated a domestic abuse specialist, a child abuse specialist and is an agent for the attorney general for the purpose of obtaining authorizations for wiretaps. His committee work with bench and bar led to establishment of a mental health court in Toronto, as well as putting in place alternative justice and case management practices. Has helped develop an electronic case management system for the Ministry of the Attorney General. Has given presentations to police, prosecutors and heads of prosecutions on many diverse subjects including gang violence, racially motivated crime and police best practice standards.
Community Activities: Has served on boards of directors and in other capacities for Hawthorn School for Girls and Mary Mother of God School. Past chair of Loretto Abbey Catholic Secondary School Advisory Council.
Electoral History
Provincial: Has been a conservative activist since campaigning for Ontario Progressive Conservatives in the 1970s.
Federal: Ran unsuccessfully in this riding in the 2006 general election.
Mailing address:
P.O. Box 192, 71 Underhill Dr.
North York, Ont.
M3A 2J8
Contact information:
Wayne Clements
Party: Green Party of Canada
Birthdate: Jan. 24, 1962
Age: 46
Birthplace: Brampton, Ont.
Profession: Entrepreneur, businessman
Marital Status: Divorced
Children: Three daughters
Career Background: Has 25 years experience in the information technology field.
Electoral History
Federal: Ran unsuccessfully in this riding in the 2006 general election.
Contact information:
Telephone: 416-805-9296
Yasmin Ratansi
Party: Liberal Party of Canada
Birthdate: Jan. 4, 1951
Age: 57
Birthplace: Dar es Salaam, Tanzania
Education: Certified general accountant; certified management, ISO 9000, risk management consultant; graduate program in leadership development for public sector
Profession: Certified general accountant and management consultant
Career Background: Venture Edge consultant with Laventhol and Horwath - Price Waterhouse, 1981 to 1994. Worked in the public sector and has managed billions of dollars in public funds, 1995 to 2004. Former vice-chair on the Clarke Institute of Psychiatry Foundation. Former treasurer on the National Council of Ethnic Business and Professional Association. Former treasurer for the Institute of Certified Management Consultants of Ontario. Served as a consultant to community-based programs on economic planning, international trade and financing of micro-based businesses.
Community Activities: Mentor to hundreds of professional women, providing guidance towards the establishment of successful businesses and careers. Community activist in Don Valley East for more than 25 years.
Electoral History
Federal: Defeated in Don Valley East in 1988. Won in Don Valley East in 2004 and 2006.
Political History
Party: Served on the federal campaign committee, 1992. Was treasurer of the Liberal Party of Canada, 1993 to 1997.
Committee: Chair of the committee on the Status of Women. Member of the Liaison committee, the subcommittee on committee Budgets of the Liaison committee, and subcommittee on Agenda and Procedure on the standing committee of the Status of Women. Vice-chair of the subcommittee on committee Budgets of the Liaison committee. Former member of the committees on Bill C-2; Public Accounts; Environment and Sustainable Development; Human Resources, Skills Development, Social Development and the Status of Persons with Disabilities.
Caucus: Participated in caucus committee on expenditure. Was member of the caucus committee on global affairs. Former treasurer of the national Liberal caucus.
Contact information:
Mary Trapani Hynes
Party: New Democratic Party of Canada
Age: 64
Birthplace: U.S.
Education: Earned a BA and Masters of Education (in special education) in the U.S. and a certificate in special effects makeup artistry from Seneca College. Also took courses at York University and the University of Toronto.
Profession: Retired teacher
Marital Status: Widow
Children: Douglas
Career Background: She previously taught special education and is now retired.
Community Activities: She is currently on the board of directors of the Duncan Mill Labourers Local 183 Housing Co-op. Also, past secretary for the provincial council of the Older Women's Network.
Electoral History
Provincial: Ran unsuccessfully in the 2007 provincial election.
Mailing address:
11B-3030 Don Mills Road
Don Mills, Ont.
M2J 3C1
Contact information:
Telephone: 416-756-2511
marytrapanihynes@ontariondp.com
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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