Results, Ridings and Candidates
Newmarket - Aurora
2008 Results
| Party | Candidate | Votes | Vote Share (%) | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Updated: Nov. 7, 2008 5:00 PM EST | 238/238 polls | |||
| CON | Lois Brown | 24,873 | 46.73 |
Elected |
| LIB | Tim Jones | 18,250 | 34.29 |
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| NDP | Mike Seaward | 4,508 | 8.47 |
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| GRN | Glenn Hubbers | 4,381 | 8.23 |
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| PCP | Dorian Baxter | 1,004 | 1.89 |
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| CHP | Ray Luff | 211 | 0.40 |
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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 »Ray Luff
Party: Christian Heritage Party of Canada
Profession: Information systems management consultant
Marital Status: Married
Name of Spouse: Valerie
Children: Three children
Community Activities: Has been a volunteer counsellor to street youth and youth in trouble with the law through an inner-city mission, and has directed a camp specifically designed to cater to youth who have come in conflict with the law.
Mailing address:
273 Manchester Dr.
Newmarket, Ont.
L3Y 6J4
Contact information:
Phone: 905-830-0573
Lois Brown
Party: Conservative Party of Canada
Birthplace: York Region, Ont.
Education: Pursued an ARCT degree from the Royal Conservatory of Music. Completing a BA in economics.
Profession: Music teacher
Marital Status: Married
Name of Spouse: Kelvin
Children: Two - Shannon and Kristen
Career Background: Taught keyboard and music history for 15 years. Worked in the office of Frank Klees, MPP for Oak Ridges, both at the constituency level and at Queen's Park. She and her husband own and operate a consulting business, which assists companies across Ontario with risk management related to workers' compensation.
Community Activities: Initiated a number of organizations in the area, including a networking group for young mothers, and continues to volunteer at Southlake Village Seniors residence. Currently, she is the accompanist for the York Regional Police Male Chorus, a goodwill endeavour of the police force that has performed in Canada and the United Kingdom. Appointed by the Lieutenant Governor of Ontario to the Council of a Regulated Health College, where she was elected vice-president of the college.
Electoral History
Federal: Ran unsuccessfully in this riding in the 2006 general election.
Contact information:
Telephone: 905-830-3433
Glenn Hubbers
Party: Green Party of Canada
Education: Graduate of McMaster University
Profession: Engineer
Marital Status: Married
Name of Spouse: Mollie
Children: One daughter - Madelynne
Career Background: Professional engineer and project manager who has been working in the energy industry for the past 17 years. Began his career at a large natural gas utility, quickly moving into the design and construction field. Has since been involved in the power generation industry and consulting engineering, where he has been responsible for large scale design and construction projects, and led multidisciplinary engineering teams. Is currently employed in business development at EPCOR in Toronto.
Electoral History
Federal: Ran unsuccessfully in this riding in the 2006 general election.
Contact information:
Tim Jones
Party: Liberal Party of Canada
Community Activities: Is a founding co-chair of the York Region Character Community Council. Is currently involved with Southlake Regional Health Centre and Foundation helping to raise funds for the Cancer Centre. In 2002, received the Queen's Jubilee Medal for his community involvement.
Electoral History
Municipal: Served as a councillor in Aurora from 1978 to 1994, and as mayor from 1994 to 2006.
Contact information:
Mike Seaward
Party: New Democratic Party of Canada
Year of Birth: 1950
Birthplace: St. John's, N.L.
Profession: Trade unionist
Marital Status: Single
Career Background: President of United Steelworkers Local 8412 and vice-president of the Labour Council of Toronto and York Region. Worked in South Africa on social housing with the National Union of Mineworkers.
Community Activities: Founding member of a housing co-op and child-care centre in York Region and is a member of the Alliance for the Social Justice of York.
Electoral History
Provincial: Defeated in Vaughan-King-Aurora in 1999 and 2003 and in Newmarket-Aurora in 2007
Mailing address:
244 Stone Road
Aurora, Ont.
L4G 6Y8
Contact information:
Phone: 905-727-1300
Dorian Baxter
Party: Progressive Canadian Party
Birthdate: April 3, 1950
Age: 58
Birthplace: Mombasa Island, Kenya
Education: Has a BA in humanities from York University and a Master of Divinity from Wycliffe College at the University of Toronto.
Profession: Teacher and clergyman
Career Background: Has taught at the York Region District School Board. In June, 1980, resigned from teaching to study theology at Wycliffe College, and was ordained an Anglican priest in 1983. Served as priest in a number of parishes, and is now archbishop of the International Federation of Independent Anglican Churches. Is the founder and CEO of "Power Think" Institute of North America and established NAPPA (The National Association for Public and Private Accountability).
Electoral History
Federal: Ran unsuccessfully for the Progressive Canadian Party in the 2004 and 2006 general elections.
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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