Results, Ridings and Candidates
Don Valley West
2008 Results
| Party | Candidate | Votes | Vote Share (%) | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Updated: Nov. 7, 2008 5:00 PM EST | 222/222 polls | |||
| LIB | Rob Oliphant | 22,112 | 44.25 |
Elected |
| CON | John Carmichael | 19,441 | 38.90 |
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| NDP | David Sparrow | 5,102 | 10.21 |
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| GRN | Georgina Wilcock | 3,155 | 6.31 |
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| COM | Catherine Holliday | 162 | 0.32 |
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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 »John Carmichael
Party: Conservative Party of Canada
Education: Graduated from the University of Western Ontario
Profession: Business person
Marital Status: Married
Name of Spouse: Kerry
Children: Christin, Michael and Julie
Career Background: Chairman and CEO of family-owned and operated City Buick Pontiac Cadillac GMC Ltd. Served as president of a national leasing company, ARK e-tail Services, and chair of Commonwealth Financial Corp. Board and Association memberships include: Canadian Automobile Dealer's Association executive committee, 1999 to 2004 and chair, 2001 to 2002; Canadian Automotive Partnership Council board member, 2002 to 2004; General Motors Dealer Communication Team member, 2003 to present; Ontario GM Cadillac Dealers Federation executive, 1996-present; Canadian GM Cadillac Dealer Assoc executive, 1987 to present; Toronto Automobile Dealers' Association director, 1987 to 1996, and president in 1992; Canadian International Auto Show president in 1994.
Community Activities: Rowing Canada Aviron president, 2002 to present. Canadian Olympic Committee director, 2004 to present. Hanlan Boat Club president, 2001 to present. North York General Hospital Governors' Council member, 1999 to present. Wellesley Hospital Foundation director, 1995 to 1997. Shaw Festival board of governors, 1987 to 1991.
Electoral History
Federal: Ran unsuccessfully in Don Valley West in the 2006 general election.
Mailing address:
49 The Donway West
Toronto, Ont.
M3C 3M9
Contact information:
Phone: 416-444-3336
Catherine Holliday
Party: Communist Party of Canada
Education: Earned a degree in political science and philosophy as an adult, part-time student.
Profession: Nurse
Career Background: Worked as a front-line nurse for more than 40 years.
Community Activities: Active in nurses' union, anti-racism and social justice movements.
Electoral History
Federal: Ran unsuccessfully in Etobicoke-Lakeshore in 2006.
Contact information:
Telephone: 416-533-6630
catherine.holliday@utoronto.ca
Georgina Wilcock
Party: Green Party of Canada
Education: Received her medical degree from the University of Zimbabwe in 1986. Continued specialty studies at the University of Toronto after immigrating to Canada in 1989.
Profession: Medical doctor
Marital Status: Married
Children: Two
Career Background: Is chief of the Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology at the Scarborough Hospital. Is a fellow of the Royal College of Surgeons of Canada.
Contact information:
Rob Oliphant
Party: Liberal Party of Canada
Birthdate: 1956
Birthplace: Sault Ste. Marie, Ont.
Education: Graduated from the University of Toronto with a Bachelor of Commerce degree in 1978. In 1980 entered the Vancouver School of Theology at the University of British Columbia, and was ordained a United Church minister in 1984.
Profession: Clergyman
Marital Status: Married
Name of Spouse: Marco Fiola
Career Background: Has served with the United Church in rural and urban areas across Canada. Is currently lead minister at Eglinton St. George’s United Church in Toronto. In 2004 received an award for 18 years service in interfaith dialogue. Has worked as a senior adviser to the Ontario government.
Community Activities: Has been a member or officer of such groups as the Sorrento Centre in British Columbia, Centre Dialogue in Quebec, the WoodGreen Red-Door Family Shelter in Toronto, the Nakai Theatre Ensemble in Whitehorse, and the Yukon Human Rights Commission.
Contact information:
Telephone: 416-421-6515
David Sparrow
Party: New Democratic Party of Canada
Education: Has a BA in English and geography from York University in Toronto. Has an ambulance and emergency care certificate from the Humber College of Applied Arts and Technology in Toronto.
Profession: Actor, writer, producer
Marital Status: Married
Name of Spouse: Lisa
Children: Two daughters
Career Background: Has worked as a performer, actor and writer in film, television and stage production since 1990. Prior to that worked as an instructor at Humber College, and in the medical field with the Toronto department of ambulance services and the Toronto East General Hospital.
Community Activities: Has worked as a volunteer with such organizations as ACTRA, the East York soccer association, and the Etobicoke boy scouts.
Contact information:
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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