Results, Ridings and Candidates
Sudbury
2008 Results
| Party | Candidate | Votes | Vote Share (%) | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Updated: Nov. 7, 2008 5:00 PM EST | 231/231 polls | |||
| NDP | Glenn Thibeault | 15,050 | 35.06 |
Elected |
| LIB | Diane Marleau | 12,984 | 30.25 |
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| CON | Gerry Labelle | 11,073 | 25.80 |
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| GRN | Gordon Harris | 3,321 | 7.74 |
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| FPP | Will Morin | 415 | 0.97 |
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| IND | J. David Popescu | 80 | 0.19 |
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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 »Gerry Labelle
Party: Conservative Party of Canada
Profession: Organizational development consultant, businessman
Career Background: Has worked on the design and delivery and/or management of programs or projects in a number of areas, including health, education and manufacturing and mining. Is co-owner and operator of Morcare Insurance Agency Ltd. and Computer Dental Claims Services Ltd. Is the co-founder and owner of WildPaths Inc., an ecotourism company.
Community Activities: Has served on several community organizations, including the United Way leadership development team and the All Nations Housing Co-op.
Mailing address:
40 Elm St.
Sudbury, Ont.
P3C 1S8
Contact information:
Telephone: 705-222-2722
Fax: 705-222-2726
Will Morin
Party: First Peoples National Party of Canada
Age: 44
Education: Bachelor of fine arts from the Nova Scotia College of Art and Design, and a BA and master of arts from Laurentian University in Sudbury.
Profession: Educator, artist
Career Background: Helped develop the White Mountain Academy of the Arts. Has taught and lectured throughout northern Ontario, Michigan and western England. Has exhibited nationally as a visual artist. Also served as a medical assistant in the Canadian Armed Forces during the 1991 Gulf War.
Community Activities: Conducts cultural programming for native youth in various Children's Aid Society group homes in Sudbury.
Electoral History
Federal: Ran unsuccessfully in Algoma-Manitoulin-Kapuskasing in 2006.
Contact information:
Telephone: 705-561-8004
Toll-Free: 1-877-248-4133
Gordon Harris
Party: Green Party of Canada
Profession: Producer, writer
Career Background: Writer, educator, public speaker, community activist and entrepreneur. Produces and writes television and radio programs.
Community Activities: Served on the boards of a number of organizations and currently president of the Sudbury Arts Council. Has also worked as a fundraiser with non-profit school groups, Scouts Canada and social charities.
Contact information:
J. David Popescu
Party: Independent
Career Background: Previously worked at Vale Inco, a subsidiary of the Brazilian mining company Vale, until 1972. Works part-time at the Salvation Army.
Electoral History
Municipal: Ran unsuccessfully for regional chair of Sudbury in a 1998 byelection, and mayor of Sudbury in the 2000, 2003 and 2006 municipal elections.
Provincial: Ran unsuccessfully in Sudbury in 1999 and 2007.
Federal: Ran unsuccessfully in the riding in 2006.
Diane Marleau
Party: Liberal Party of Canada
Birthdate: June 21, 1943
Age: 65
Birthplace: Kirkland Lake, Ont.
Education: BA in economics from Laurentian University.
Profession: Accountant
Marital Status: Married
Name of Spouse: Paul
Children: Three - Brigitte, Donald and Stéphane
Career Background: Accountant with Thorne, Riddell and then with Collins, Barrow-Maheux Noiseux. Owned and operated Hugh's Dining Lounge from 1978 to 1984.
Community Activities: Former chair of the Finance Committee, introducing a pay-as-you-go policy that was instrumental in eliminating the debt of the Regional Municipality of Sudbury. In 1983, chaired the Canadian Games for Physically Disabled.
Electoral History
Municipal: Entered politics in Sudbury in 1980, served two terms as a regional councillor from 1980 to 1985.
Federal: Elected in this riding in 1997, 2000, 2004 and 2006.
Political History
Committee: Chair of the committee on Government Operations and Estimates.
Caucus: Member of the Liberal Caucus.
Mailing address:
109 Durham St.
Sudbury, Ont.
P3E 3M9
Contact information:
Telephone: 705-673-6141
Fax: 705673-5406
Glenn Thibeault
Party: New Democratic Party of Canada
Profession: Executive director of Sudbury United Way-Centraide.
Marital Status: Married
Name of Spouse: Yolanda
Children: Two daughters - Trinity and Thea
Career Background: Former manager of residential programs for handicapped adults and children.
Mailing address:
768 Barrydowne Rd.
Sudbury, Ont.
P3A 3T7
Contact information:
Telephone: 705-669-1110
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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