Results, Ridings and Candidates
Scarborough - Agincourt
2008 Results
| Party | Candidate | Votes | Vote Share (%) | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Updated: Nov. 7, 2008 5:00 PM EST | 182/182 polls | |||
| LIB | Jim Karygiannis | 22,729 | 56.61 |
Elected |
| CON | Benson Lau | 11,831 | 29.46 |
|
| NDP | Simon Dougherty | 3,734 | 9.30 |
|
| GRN | Adrian Molder | 1,859 | 4.63 |
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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 »- Benson Lau
- Adrian Molder
- Jim Karygiannis (Incumbent)
- Simon Dougherty
Benson Lau
Party: Conservative Party of Canada
Year of Birth: 1953
Age: 55
Birthplace: Hong Kong
Education: Medical degree and BA, both from University of Toronto.
Profession: Family physician
Marital Status: Married
Name of Spouse: Grace
Children: Jacqueline
Career Background: Currently a family physician. Has also practiced as a medical director, home physician and as a supervisor at a number of facilities and institutions including three nursing homes.
Community Activities: Between 1998 and 2001, served as a member of the Ontario Civilian Commission on Police Services. Member of the Toronto Police Services Board from 2001 to 2004. Volunteers for the Scarborough General Hospital outreach clinic.
Mailing address:
17-19 Glen Watford Dr.
Scarborough, Ont.
M1S 2B8
Contact information:
Telephone: 416-773-0100
Adrian Molder
Party: Green Party of Canada
Age: 23
Birthplace: Scarborough, Ont.
Education: Graduate of the University of King's College.
Career Background: Worked at the Ministry of Natural Resources and the BMO (Bank of Montreal) Institute for Learning.
Community Activities: Volunteer and supporter of the Sierra Club of Canada.
Contact information:
Jim Karygiannis
Party: Liberal Party of Canada
Birthdate: May 2, 1955
Age: 53
Birthplace: Athens, Greece
Education: Holds a B.Sc. from the University of Toronto.
Profession: Engineer
Marital Status: Married
Name of Spouse: Toula
Children: Five daughters
Career Background: Active with the Scarborough Kiwanis Club and the CKFM Children's Fund Heritage Day festivals.
Electoral History
Provincial: Defeated in Riverdale in 1987.
Federal: Elected in Scarborough-Agincourt in 1988, 1993, 1997, 2000, 2004 and 2006.
Political History
Parliamentary Secretary: Has worked for the Minister of Human Resources and Skills Development and Minister responsible for Democratic Renewal, Minister of Transport, and Minister of Transport with special emphasis on Transport and Environment.
Committee: Member of the Citizenship and Immigration Committee. Former member of the Committee on Library of Parliament and the Subcommittee on Agenda and Procedure.
Caucus: Member of the Liberal Caucus. Former Transport critic.
Contact information:
Simon Dougherty
Party: New Democratic Party of Canada
Birthplace: Scarborough, Ont.
Education: Specialized in film and video production and studied political philosophy to earn an honours bachelor of fine arts degree at York University
Career Background: Has worked as a health-care worker at a long-term-care facility. Taught locally at Mary Ward Catholic Secondary School. Balanced the budget during two terms on the board of a national charity.
Community Activities: Has been playing recreational and competitive soccer in the GTA for 20 years. Continues to volunteer teach while working in the arts, health care, and with charities.
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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