Results, Ridings and Candidates
Oak Ridges - Markham
2008 Results
| Party | Candidate | Votes | Vote Share (%) | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Updated: Nov. 7, 2008 5:00 PM EST | 364/364 polls | |||
| CON | Paul Calandra | 31,963 | 42.11 |
Elected |
| LIB | Lui Temelkovski | 31,533 | 41.54 |
|
| NDP | Andy Arifin | 7,120 | 9.38 |
|
| GRN | Richard Taylor | 5,295 | 6.98 |
|
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 Calandra
- Richard Taylor
- Lui Temelkovski (Incumbent)
- Andy Arifin
Paul Calandra
Party: Conservative Party of Canada
Education: Attended university
Marital Status: Married
Name of Spouse: Melanie
Children: Natalie
Career Background: Currently works as a commercial insurance broker in York Region. Opened and operated two small businesses and managed a commercial, residential and agricultural real estate portfolio. In 1995 served as Chief of Staff to Ontario MPP Steve Gilchrist.
Community Activities: Served as a member on the boards of the Toronto Children's Safety Village, the Integrated Shoreline Management Plan, the Manson Environmental Review Committee, Highland Creek Heritage Day Advisory Committee and Oak Ridges Trail Association.
Political History
Party: Member of the board of the Oak-Ridges Markham Conservative Association and is president of the Oak Ridges-Markham Provincial PC Association.
Mailing address:
12401 Hwy 48
Stouffville, Ont.
L4A 7X5
Contact information:
Telephone: 416-710-3616
Richard Taylor
Party: Green Party of Canada
Education: Has a bachelor of applied science in chemical engineering (environmental systems specialty).
Marital Status: Married
Name of Spouse: Marni Schecter
Children: Three - Lindsay, James and Taliesin
Career Background: Worked 26 years for Stelco Inc. and progressed to an executive position as the head of a wholly owned subsidiary in Richmond Hill, Ont. In 2004 set up his own consultancy company providing governance systems to boards of directors. Is currently employed by Teeger Schiller Inc., helping clients to identify and claim scientific research and experimental development tax credits.
Community Activities: Ten years volunteering with the Richmond Hill Chamber of Commerce; was chair of the board for two years. Involved in the victim crisis and referral program with the Ontario Provincial Police. Has held coaching positions for minor sports.
Contact information:
Telephone: 905-508-0264
Lui Temelkovski
Party: Liberal Party of Canada
Birthdate: Oct. 4, 1954
Age: 54
Birthplace: Macedonia
Education: BA, McMaster University
Profession: Salesman
Marital Status: Married
Name of Spouse: Loretta
Children: Alexander, Tanya, Sandy and Christian
Career Background: Prior to his election, he was employed with Freedom 55 Financial. He began his career with London Life in 1984 as a sales adviser and progressively moved towards his current position as director of advisor development with Freedom 55 Financial. Member of the Markham Board of Trade.
Community Activities: Member of the Ontario Advisory Council on Multiculturalism and Citizenship advising the Ontario Government on issues related to multiculturalism. Helped in the creation of local youth soccer league.
Electoral History
Federal: Elected in Oak Ridges-Markham in 2004 and 2006.
Political History
Committee: Vice-chair: International Trade and subcommittee on Agenda and Procedure. Member: International Trade, Liaison, and subcommittee on Agenda and Procedure. Former member: Citizenship and Immigration, subcommittee on Agenda and Procedure, and Library of Parliament. Former co-chair: of the Library of Parliament and subcommittee on Agenda and Procedure.
Caucus: Member of the Liberal caucus. Former critic for Public Works and Government Services.
Contact information:
Andy Arifin
Party: New Democratic Party of Canada
Age: 23
Education: Has an honours degree in political science from York University.
Electoral History
Provincial: Ran unsuccessfully in Markham-Unionville in the 2007 provincial election.
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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