Results, Ridings and Candidates
Etobicoke - Lakeshore
2008 Results
| Party | Candidate | Votes | Vote Share (%) | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Updated: Nov. 7, 2008 5:00 PM EST | 261/261 polls | |||
| LIB | Michael Ignatieff | 23,247 | 46.15 |
Elected |
| CON | Patrick Boyer | 17,575 | 34.89 |
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| NDP | Liam McHugh-Russell | 5,873 | 11.66 |
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| GRN | Dave Corail | 3,501 | 6.95 |
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| ML | Janice Murray | 180 | 0.36 |
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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 Boyer
Party: Conservative Party of Canada
Birthdate: Mar. 4, 1945
Age: 63
Birthplace: Bracebridge, Ont.
Education: Studied economics and political science, Carleton University; law degree and a MA in Canadian history, University of Toronto
Profession: Printer, author, lawyer, university professor and journalist
Career Background: Before entering politics in the mid-1980s, was a writer, journalist and partner in a Toronto law firm. After losing in the 1993 general election, he taught law and political science at the University of Toronto, Wilfrid Laurier University and the University of Guelph. He has also written a number of books on election law and democracy. He is regarded as an expert in Canadian constitutional law.
Electoral History
Provincial: Unsuccessfully sought the Ontario Progressive Conservative Party nomination for a byelection in Parry Sound-Muskoka.
Federal: Represented Etobicoke-Lakeshore in Parliament from 1984 to 1993.
Political History
Cabinet: Served as parliamentary secretary for External Affairs and later for the Department of National Defence during his time in Parliament.
Committee: Chaired the Equality Rights Committee, the Committee on the Status of Disabled Persons and an electoral reform committee.
Caucus: Was a member of the Progressive Conservative Party caucus.
David Corail
Party: Green Party of Canada
Children: One
Career Background: Worked for Reckitt Benkiser prior to the closing of its Wickman Road location.
Contact information:
Telephone: 416-519-5259
Michael Ignatieff
Party: Liberal Party of Canada
Birthdate: May 12, 1947
Age: 61
Birthplace: Toronto, Ont.
Education: BA in history, University of Toronto; studied at Oxford University; PhD in history, Harvard University
Profession: Writer, journalist, broadcaster, academic
Marital Status: Married
Name of Spouse: Zsuzsanna Zsohar
Children: Two - Theo and Sophie
Career Background: Has been a commentator, critic, and broadcaster for media outlets in Canada, Great Britain and the United States. Has lectured at many universities in Europe and North America and has held such positions as Senior Research Fellow at Cambridge University and director of the Carr Center for Human Rights Policy at Harvard University. Has written 16 fiction and non-fiction books which have been translated into 12 languages. Is a recognized expert on human rights, democracy, security and international affairs and has advised governments and world leaders on these issues.
Electoral History
Federal: Elected in this riding in the 2006 general election. Ran for the leadership of the Liberal Party, losing to Stéphane Dion at the December, 2006 leadership convention.
Political History
Committee: Member of the committee on Justice and Human Rights.
Caucus: Member of the Liberal caucus.
Contact information:
Janice Murray
Party: Marxist-Leninist Party of Canada
Age: 57
Profession: Factory worker
Career Background: Previously a worker in clothing warehousing and food processing, and currently in printing and binder machinery.
Community Activities: Founded the Women's Association of Etobicoke and Toronto Women's Forum, and helped organize the World March of Women in 2000 in Toronto. Also participated in the socio-economic program Stop Paying the Rich — Increase Funding for Social Programs.
Electoral History
Provincial: Ran unsuccessfully as an Independent in Etobicoke-Lakeshore in 2003 and 2007.
Federal: Ran unsuccessfully in Etobicoke Centre in 1997 and in Etobicoke-Lakeshore in 2000, 2004 and 2006.
Contact information:
Liam McHugh-Russell
Party: New Democratic Party of Canada
Year of Birth: 1980
Education: Bachelor's degree in mathematics from the University of Waterloo and law degree from the University of Toronto.
Career Background: Currently completing his qualifications to be a lawyer while working at an employment and labour law firm in Toronto. Has also worked in banking, technology, economic consulting and teaching.
Electoral History
Federal: Defeated in this riding in 2006.
Mailing address:
3043 Lake Shore Blvd. W
Toronto, Ont.
M8V 1K5
Contact information:
Telephone: 416-245-4888
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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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