Results, Ridings and Candidates
St. Catharines
2008 Results
| Party | Candidate | Votes | Vote Share (%) | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Updated: Nov. 7, 2008 5:00 PM EST | 247/247 polls | |||
| CON | Rick Dykstra | 23,438 | 45.83 |
Elected |
| LIB | Walt Lastewka | 14,649 | 28.64 |
|
| NDP | George Addison | 9,444 | 18.46 |
|
| GRN | Jim Fannon | 3,469 | 6.78 |
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| COM | Sam Hammond | 146 | 0.29 |
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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 »- Rick Dykstra (Incumbent)
- Sam Hammond
- Jim Fannon
- Walt Lastewka
- George Addison
Rick Dykstra
Party: Conservative Party of Canada
Education: BA in political science, Brock University; master's certificate in project management, York University
Profession: Businessperson
Marital Status: Married
Name of Spouse: Kathy
Children: Zachary, Jessica and Lauren
Career Background: Served for 12 years as president of family-owned and operated business, Dykstra Landscaping. Also served as chief of staff to the minister of Community and Social Services in the premier's office. Founder of a property management and landscaping firm. Director on the Niagara Parks Commission.
Municipal: Served six years as a St. Catharines City Councillor, from 1991 to 1997.
Federal: Elected in St. Catharines in 2006.
Political History
Committee: Member of the committees on Finance, Health, Bill C-30, Bill C-35 and Justice and Human Rights.
Caucus: Member of the Conservative caucus.
Contact information:
Telephone: 905-935-8683
Fax: 905-937-2473
www.standingup4stcatharines.ca
Sam Hammond
Party: Communist Party of Canada
Profession: Retired industrial worker and journalist
Community Activities: Has been involved in labour and social justice movements for more than 40 years. Served as chair of the Hamilton Tax Reform Movement in the 1970s and 1980s, bringing forth the concerns of low-income residents facing assessment increases.
Electoral History
Provincial: Ran unsuccessfully in St. Catharines in 2007.
Federal: Ran unsuccessfully in Sudbury in 2006.
Contact information:
Telephone: 905-964-7968
Jim Fannon
Party: Green Party of Canada
Profession: Real estate
Career Background: Founder of Nature’s Hemp, a natural whole food company that sells hemp seed, oil, hearts, flour and protein powder; former radio show host.
Electoral History
Federal: Ran unsuccessfully in the 1993, 2004 and 2006 general elections.
Contact information:
Phone: 905-934-1110
Walt Lastewka
Party: Liberal Party of Canada
Birthdate: Oct. 11, 1940
Age: 68
Birthplace: Montreal, Que.
Education: Graduate of Ryerson University; University of Western Ontario Executive Program; State University of New York (Business, Management and Economics)
Profession: Retired engineer and executive
Marital Status: Married
Name of Spouse: Carol
Children: Two - Tamara and Virginia
Career Background: Nearly 30 years experience as an industrial engineer and senior executive with General Motors of Canada.
Community Activities: Chair of St. John's Ukrainian Church and Jr. B Falcons Education Fund Golf Tournament; member of St. Catharines World Rowing Committee and the Canadian Rowing Museum and Hall of Fame; honourary chair of Sunshine Kids.
Electoral History
Federal: Elected in this riding in 1993, 1997, 2000 and 2004. Defeated in 2006.
Contact information:
Telephone: 905-935-2008
Fax: 905-937-9258
George Addison
Party: New Democratic Party of Canada
Education: BA from Western University, master of divinity, University of Toronto; MA in religious history, Queen's University. Currently a candidate for a doctorate of ministry, Colgate Rochester Crozer Divinity School.
Profession: Clergyman
Marital Status: Married
Name of Spouse: Kathleen
Children: Four sons
Career Background: For several years, worked as a peace organizer, journalist, truck mechanic and steel fitter. In the late 1970s, George decided to enter religious life, and in 1985 was ordained as a United Church minister. He worked as a correctional chaplain for 16 years, including five years at Toronto's Don Jail. He also worked worked for the Ontario Multifaith Council and at a Young Offenders facility. Since 2002, he has been an ecumenical chaplain at Brock University, representing the Anglican, Presbyterian and United Churches.
Community Activities: Currently a member of the executive of the Niagara Coalition for Peace.
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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