Results, Ridings and Candidates
London North Centre
2008 Results
| Party | Candidate | Votes | Vote Share (%) | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Updated: Nov. 7, 2008 5:00 PM EST | 246/246 polls | |||
| LIB | Glen Pearson | 20,964 | 39.06 |
Elected |
| CON | Paul Van Meerbergen | 17,716 | 33.01 |
|
| NDP | Steve Holmes | 9,376 | 17.47 |
|
| GRN | Mary Hodge | 5,612 | 10.46 |
|
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 »- Paul Van Meerbergen
- Mary Ann Hodge
- Glen Pearson (Incumbent)
- Steve Holmes
Paul Van Meerbergen
Party: Conservative Party of Canada
Profession: Businessman
Marital Status: Married
Children: Four
Career Background: He currently works as business manager of Lamko Tool and Mould, a designing and manufacturing company of moulds.
Community Activities: Served as chairman of the London Chamber of Commerce Export Club, corporate liaison of London United Way, and on the Westmount community transportation advisory committee.
Electoral History
Municipal: Elected as a city councillor in London's Ward 10 in 2003 and re-elected in 2006.
Mary Ann Hodge
Party: Green Party of Canada
Education: Has bachelor degrees in science and education from the University of Western Ontario.
Profession: Facility manager
Marital Status: Widow
Career Background: Worked on a number of projects during 17 years as a facility manager in Toronto, and served two terms as Chapter President of the Facility Management Industry Association.
Community Activities: Is a founding member of the Thames Talbot Land Trust. Has served as a 4H leader, soccer coach, and youth volunteer.
Contact information:
Telephone: 519-280-5782
Glen Pearson
Party: Liberal Party of Canada
Profession: Firefighter
Marital Status: Married
Name of Spouse: Jane Roy
Children: Three - Abuk, Achen and Ater
Career Background: Became a professional firefighter 29 years ago, and is currently a Captain on the London Fire Department.
Community Activities: Volunteer director of the London Food Bank. Helped direct the Ontario Association of Food Banks. Has also been involved in human rights and development work in Sudan.
Electoral History
Federal: Ran unsuccessfully in London-Fanshawe in the 2006 general election. Elected in London North Centre in a byelection on Nov. 27, 2006.
Political History
Committee: Member of the committee on Access to Information, Privacy and Ethics.
Caucus: Member of the Liberal caucus.
Contact information:
Steve Holmes
Party: New Democratic Party of Canada
Birthplace: London, Ont.
Marital Status: Married
Name of Spouse: Denyse
Children: Four children
Career Background: Currently serves as vice-president of the London District Labour Council; worked as a bus driver with London Transit for 34 years; president of the Amalgamated Transit Union, Local 74; an instructor with the Ontario Federation of Labour.
Mailing address:
809 Dundas St.
London Ont.
N5W 5P6
Contact information:
Telephone: 519-432-1818
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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