Results, Ridings and Candidates
Kitchener - Conestoga
2008 Results
| Party | Candidate | Votes | Vote Share (%) | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Updated: Nov. 7, 2008 5:00 PM EST | 227/227 polls | |||
| CON | Harold Albrecht | 23,275 | 49.22 |
Elected |
| LIB | Orlando Da Silva | 11,761 | 24.87 |
|
| NDP | Rod McNeil | 7,132 | 15.08 |
|
| GRN | Jamie Kropf | 5,119 | 10.83 |
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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 »- Harold Albrecht (Incumbent)
- Jamie Kropf
- Orlando Da Silva
- Rod McNeil
Harold Albrecht
Party: Conservative Party of Canada
Education: Attended Wilfrid Laurier University; doctor of dental surgery degree, University of Toronto
Profession: Dentist
Marital Status: Married
Name of Spouse: Betty
Children: Three
Career Background: Owned and operated a private dental practice in Kitchener for 27 years. Owns and operates a 75-acre farm, raising calves and cash crops of beans, corn, wheat, alfalfa and operates a small woodlot.
Community Activities: In 1999, he and his wife started Pathway Community Church in the Southwest part of Kitchener. Served on numerous short-term mission teams with the Christian Medical-Dental Society, and other mission trips with Brethren in Christ World Missions. He has traveled to Zambia, Zimbabwe; India; Nepal; Honduras; the Dominican Republic; Venezuela and Colombia in various mission responsibilities. Has served in different community leadership roles, from helping with minor hockey and baseball to serving on committees addressing affordable housing needs, studying feasibility of constructing a new arena and directing children's summer camps. Served on numerous church boards and committees at the national level and the international level.
Electoral History
Municipal: Served as a trustee of the Waterloo County Board of Education from 1978 to 1982 and served as chair of the board 1981-1982
Federal: Elected in Kitchener-Conestoga in 2006.
Political History
Committee: Member of the committees on Aboriginal Affairs and Northern Development and Government Operations and Estimates.
Caucus: Member of the Conservative caucus.
Mailing address:
153 Country Hill Drive, Unit 2A
Kitchener, Ont.
N2E 2G7
Contact information:
Constituency office: 519-578-3777
Jamie Kropf
Party: Green Party of Canada
Age: 54
Birthplace: Waterloo County, Ont.
Education: Bachelor of mathematics, University of Waterloo; MBA, Wilfrid Laurier University
Marital Status: Married
Name of Spouse: Shelley
Children: Three adult children
Career Background: He has worked in information technology for more the 30 years. Has worked in sales and management with several companies. He is currently employed as a service manager at Economical Insurance in Waterloo, Ont.
Community Activities: Volunteer treasurer at his church for eight years.
Contact information:
Telephone: 519-897-6616
Orlando Da Silva
Party: Liberal Party of Canada
Age: 39
Birthplace: Kitchener, Ont.
Education: Graduated with a law degree from the University of Toronto in 1993.
Profession: Lawyer
Marital Status: Married
Name of Spouse: Adrienne
Children: One daughter - Candace
Career Background: Is head of the commercial litigation team at the Ontario Ministry of the Attorney General. Prior to that, was a partner at Borden Ladner Gervais LLP in Kitchener. Is treasurer of the Ontario Bar Association. Is a founding member of the Portuguese Canadian Lawyers Association.
Contact information:
Telephone: 519-208-4412
Rod McNeil
Party: New Democratic Party of Canada
Birthdate: June 11, 1960
Age: 48
Birthplace: Kitchener, Ont.
Profession: Businessman
Marital Status: Married
Name of Spouse: Suzy
Children: Three
Career Background: Is the owner and operator of the karaoke service Karaoke Kommotion. Has been involved in sales, sales training and retail management.
Community Activities: Volunteers with Canadian Blood Services, Extend-A-Family, Elmira & District Association for Community Living, Waterloo Region District School Board.
Mailing address:
47-15 Green Valley Drive
Kitchener, Ont.
N2P IK7
Contact information:
Telephone: 519-569-4040
Telephone: 519-896-4917
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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