Results, Ridings and Candidates
Sault Ste. Marie
2008 Results
| Party | Candidate | Votes | Vote Share (%) | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Updated: Nov. 7, 2008 5:00 PM EST | 208/208 polls | |||
| NDP | Tony Martin | 16,572 | 40.46 |
Elected |
| CON | Cameron Ross | 15,431 | 37.67 |
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| LIB | Paul Bichler | 6,870 | 16.77 |
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| GRN | Luke Macmichael | 1,774 | 4.33 |
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| FPP | Cory McLeod | 235 | 0.57 |
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| ML | Mike Taffarel | 81 | 0.20 |
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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 »Cameron Ross
Party: Conservative Party of Canada
Birthplace: Richards Landing, Ont.
Profession: CEO of the Algoma Mutual Insurance Co.
Marital Status: Married
Name of Spouse: Laura
Children: Three boys
Career Background: Served for 31 years in both the regular and reserve components of the Canadian Army, reaching the rank of Colonel.
Contact information:
Phone: 705-942-1910
Cory McLeod
Party: First Peoples National Party of Canada
Community Activities: A well-known organizer within the local Anishinabek community.
Electoral History
Municipal: Serves as councillor of the Missanabie Cree First Nations.
Contact information:
Telephone: 705-946-9814
Luke Macmichael
Party: Green Party of Canada
Education: Bachelor of science in computer engineering, Queen's University
Profession: Human resources representative, Essar Steel Algoma Inc.
Children: Three children
Community Activities: Involved in volunteer organizations OneChange and Katimavik.
Contact information:
Phone: 705-253-4280
Paul Bichler
Party: Liberal Party of Canada
Education: Degree in finance and economics, Lake Superior State University.
Profession: Entrepreneur; partner and co-founder of the Eco Laundry Room, an eco-friendly laundromat.
Career Background: Was a manager of financial and accounting recruitment for an executive recruitment firm. Also worked in South Korea for four years as a communication specialist for Hyundai, Kia, Citigroup and Samsung.
Mailing address:
238 Queen St. E., Unit 30-32
Sault Ste. Marie, Ont.
P6A 1Y7
Contact information:
Phone: 705-251-2009
Mike Taffarel
Party: Marxist-Leninist Party of Canada
Age: 56
Profession: Steelworker
Marital Status: Married
Children: Four
Career Background: A 30-year veteran of Essar Steel Algoma, where he is currently employed as a mechanical maintenance technician in the plate and strip department.
Community Activities: A member of local 2251 of the United Steelworkers.
Electoral History
Federal: Ran unsuccessfully in this riding in 2004 and 2006.
Contact information:
Telephone: 705-256-5568
Tony Martin
Party: New Democratic Party of Canada
Birthdate: Aug. 31, 1948
Age: 60
Birthplace: Ireland
Education: Attended Boston College and Laurentian University.
Marital Status: Married
Name of Spouse: Anna
Children: Four children
Career Background: Former community development and recreational programer for adolescents, disadvantaged groups and seniors. Owner and general manager of Transcend Homes, a worker co-op.
Community Activities: Member of the Social Planning Council in Sault Ste. Marie. Founder and co-ordinator of the Sault Ste. Marie Soup Kitchen. Director of the Association for Mentally Retarded in Elliot Lake.
Electoral History
Municipal: Trustee for North district, Elliot Lake and Sault Ste. Marie and district R.C. separate school boards.
Provincial: Elected in Sault Ste. Marie in 1990, 1995 and 1999. Defeated in 2003.
Federal: Elected in this riding in 2004, re-elected in 2006.
Political History
Committee: Member of the committees on Human Resources, Social Development and the Status of Persons with Disabilities.
Caucus: Member of the NDP Caucus.
Mailing address:
826 Queen St. E
Sault Ste. Marie, Ont.
P6A 2B2
Contact information:
Telephone: 705-942-5812
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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