Results, Ridings and Candidates
London West
2008 Results
| Party | Candidate | Votes | Vote Share (%) | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Updated: Nov. 7, 2008 5:00 PM EST | 264/264 polls | |||
| CON | Ed Holder | 22,556 | 39.09 |
Elected |
| LIB | Sue Barnes | 20,435 | 35.42 |
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| NDP | Peter Ferguson | 8,409 | 14.57 |
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| GRN | Monica Jarabek | 5,601 | 9.71 |
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| PCP | Steve Hunter | 443 | 0.77 |
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| CHP | Leslie Bartley | 253 | 0.44 |
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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 »Leslie Bartley
Party: Christian Heritage Party of Canada
Birthplace: Toronto, Ont.
Education: Studied at the University of Guelph.
Marital Status: Married
Name of Spouse: Jerald
Children: Three sons
Career Background: Has been self-employed since 1985. Previously worked at the Royal Bank of Canada.
Community Activities: Joined with others in 1989 to prevent the development of a biomedical waste incinerator in the City of Woodstock, Ont.. In 1999, she became the chair and spokesperson for a citizens group against a proposal to put slot machines at Woodstock Raceway. She is also involved with Gambling Watch Ontario.
Electoral History
Federal: Ran unsuccessfully in Oxford in 2004.
Contact information:
Toll-Free: 1-888-868-3247
Ed Holder
Party: Conservative Party of Canada
Year of birth: 1954
Birthplace: Toronto
Education: BA in philosophy, University of Western Ontario
Marital Status: Married
Name of Spouse: Judite
Children: A daughter, Claudia
Career Background: Worked for several years as a group underwriter for a Canadian insurance company. He founded Ontario West Insurance Brokers Ltd. and Ontario West Insurance Agency Ltd. which merged with Stevenson & Hunt Insurance Brokers Limited in 1991. In 1995, Ed became a partner with Stevenson & Hunt, and president in 1999.
Community Activities: While working at a Canadian insurance company, he was president of the company staff association. Former member of the Stouffville Lions Club, the Stouffville Chamber of Commerce and the Metropolitan Toronto Board of Trade. Was also a fundraiser for the Canadian Cancer Society. He founded the Directors Club of London, a business-networking group, and serves as chair of the club. Served as president of the Old South community association. Member of the London Chamber of Commerce, and has served on the board of directors, on the executive, and as president of the board. Has won chamber awards for Volunteer of the Year and a special president's recognition award. Has worked with the United Way, serving as co-chair of the business division in 1990 and 1991, and chair of the finance division in 2005. Is co-chair of the Business Cares food drive. Was co-chair of Canada Unity London, a local group whose mandate is preserving a whole Canada. Honoured with the Governor-General's Commemorative Medal for the 125th Anniversary of Confederation. Has also served as chair of the London Convention Centre board of directors and the St. John Ambulance board of directors. Is co-chair of the Sunshine Dreams Golf Classic, a golf tournament fundraiser. Is also a member of the Rotary Club, which selected him as recipient of the Jack Burghardt Community Service Above Self award. Is first vice-president of the London Rotary Club.
Electoral History
Federal: Defeated in London-Middlesex in 1993.
Mailing address:
1124 Gainsborough Road
London, Ont.
N6H 5N1
Contact information:
Phone: 519-471-1946
Monica Jarabek
Party: Green Party of Canada
Education: B.Sc. and B.Ed., University of Western Ontario
Profession: Teacher
Marital Status: Married
Children: Three
Community Activities: Served as founding director for the board of Reforest London. Currently is chair of Oakridge Riverside Community Association and an Urban League of London representative. She is Branch President for the Ontario Secondary School Teacher's Federation and sits on the Ontario Early Years Advisory Committee. Member of the board of directors at St. Paul's Anglican Cathedral. Writes a biweekly column on community issues for the North London Beacon.
Electoral History
Federal: Ran unsuccessfully in this riding in 2006.
Contact information:
Telephone: 519-471-7371
Sue Barnes
Party: Liberal Party of Canada
Birthdate: Sept. 8, 1952
Age: 56
Birthplace: Rabat, Malta
Education: BA in English literature and language and a law degree, University of Western Ontario
Profession: Lawyer
Marital Status: Married
Name of Spouse: John
Children: Three - Amanda, Devon and John Anthony
Career Background: Served as a part-time legal member of the Ontario Criminal Code Review board.
Community Activities: Past board member/adviser for London's Youth Action Centre. Past member of the Orchestra London advisory board and the Canadian National Institute for the Blind. Past director of the Brain Tumour Foundation of Canada. Held president and vice-president positions with the United Church Women and the Calvary United Church. Former legal board member for London Girl Guides. Former member of the board of directors for the UWO Alumni Association. First female member of Parliament for London.
Electoral History
Federal: Elected in London West in 1993, 1997, 2000, 2004 and 2006.
Political History
Committee: Member of the committees on Justice and Human Rights, and on Public Safety and National Security.
Caucus: Member of the Liberal caucus.
Mailing address:
460A Springbank Drive
London, Ont.
N6J 1G8
Contact information:
Constituency office: 519-473-5955
Peter Ferguson
Party: New Democratic Party of Canada
Education: Earned a PhD in microbiology from the University of Brunswick.
Profession: Scientist
Marital Status: Married
Name of Spouse: Judith
Children: Two sons
Career Background: He works as a scientist with about 12 years of research experience at the University of Western Ontario.
Community Activities: He is a founding member and first president of the Postdoctoral Association at Western, established in 2004. He is also a local organizer of the Public Service Alliance of Canada.
Contact information:
Steve Hunter
Party: Progressive Canadian Party
Age: 39
Birthplace: Chatham, Ont.
Education: Earned a computer certificate from the Vancouver Community College and a visual arts degree from the University of Western Ontario.
Profession: Carpenter
Marital Status: Married
Name of Spouse: Vicki
Career Background: Currently self-employed as a carpenter. Has also worked in a variety of fields including organic farming, baking, construction and home renovation. Also ran several small businesses and warehouses, and programmed computers, designed logos and made music and music album art.
Community Activities: Volunteered at the community radio station CHRW 94.9 and the Old South Community Organization's Gathering on the Green.
Electoral History
Federal: Ran unsuccessfully in this riding in 2004 and 2006.
Contact information:
Telephone: 519-317-7900
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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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