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Trinity - Spadina

2008 Results

Trinity-Spadina
Party Candidate Votes Status
Updated: Nov. 7, 2008 5:00 PM EST 314/314 polls
NDP Olivia Chow 24,442 Elected
LIB Christine Innes 20,967
CON Christine McGirr 8,220
GRN Stephen La Frenie 5,383
LTN Chester Brown 490
IND Carlos Almeida 164
IND Val Illie 130

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Christine McGirr

Christine McGirr

Party: Conservative Party of Canada

Birthplace: Toronto

Education: BA from the University of Western Ontario, MBA from Athabasca University and currently pursuing her doctorate.

Profession: Corporate analyst

Marital Status: Married

Name of Spouse: Michael McLafferty

Children: Three sons

Career Background: Owns a consulting firm.

Community Activities: Member of the allocations committee for the United Way.

Mailing address:

829 Bloor St. W

Toronto, Ont.

M6G 1M1

Contact information:

join_christine@cmcgirr.ca

cmcgirr.ca

Stephen LaFrenie

Stephen LaFrenie

Party: Green Party of Canada

Age: 50

Profession: Performer and teacher

Career Background: Founded Graphic Mime Theatre in 1985 and was artistic director for 12 years. Has performed and taught across Canada and the U.S., and in Spain, Australia, France, Hungary, Jamaica and Haiti. Has over a decade of experience working in international development.

Community Activities: Is a volunteer at the St. Felix Centre, a non-profit community centre in Trinity-Spadina. Is a member of the board of directors and long-time volunteer with the charity Third World Awareness, and has traveled to Haiti and Jamaica to supervise development projects, including the construction and support of several schools. Is also a volunteer with the Toronto Haiti Action Committee and the Trinity–Spadina chapter of Make Poverty History.

Contact information:

tsgreencandidate@gmail.com

ridings.greenparty.ca

www.trinityspadinagreens.ca

Val Illie

Val Illie

Party: Independent

Year of Birth: 1976

Age: 31

Birthplace: Romania

Education: Bachelor of business administration from the Academy of Economic Studies in Bucharest, Romania, master of science from the University of Greenwich in London, U.K., and master of business administration from the University of Toronto.

Profession: Managing consultant

Career Background: Currently works for Hydro One. Worked for the Romanian Press Club after receiving his first degree.

Community Activities: Former member of the non-profit Pro-Democracy Association in Romania.

Mailing address:

904-195 Saint Patrick St.

Toronto, Ont.

M5T 2Y8

Contact information:

Telephone: 416-939-5960

elections2008@illie.ca

vwillie.com/

Christine Innes

Christine Innes

Party: Liberal Party of Canada

Birthplace: Statford, Ont.

Education: Graduated from Osgoode Law School in 1990.

Profession: Lawyer

Marital Status: Married

Name of Spouse: Tony Ianno

Children: Four - Rebecca, Stephanie, Jason and Michael

Career Background: Joined the Toronto firm Fraser Milner Casgrain after graduation.

Community Activities: Is a supporter of and fundraiser for the Alexandra Park Community Centre and has been an active member of her church for many years. Has also been a member of the Annex Residents Association and the Parents Association Executive.

Contact information:

Telephone: 416-591-8669

info@electchristine.ca

www.electchristine.ca

www.liberal.ca

Chester Brown

Party: Libertarian Party of Canada

Birthdate: May 16, 1960

Age: 48

Birthplace: Montreal

Profession: Cartoonist

Career Background: First published at age 12 by local newspaper. Started his career by self-publishing work, then through Vortex Comics. Currently publishes his work through Drawn and Quarterly. His most recent works include a graphic-novel biography of Louis Riel.

Olivia Chow

Olivia Chow

Party: New Democratic Party of Canada

Birthplace: Hong Kong

Education: Honours BA in fine arts from the University of Guelph.

Marital Status: Married

Name of Spouse: Jack Layton

Children: Two - Sarah and Michael

Career Background: Served with several social service agencies. Assistant to Trinity Spadina MP Dan Heap (NDP) in 1981. Worked for two public school trustees, before being elected a trustee. Between 1995 and 2002, was a lecturer at George Brown College in the counselling and advocacy for assaulted women and children program.

Community Activities: As a sculptor has donated work in support of various charities. Board Member: Toronto Community Housing Corp, Toronto Public Library, Art Gallery of Ontario, Harbourfront Centre, Scadding Court Community Centre, Association of Municipalities of Ontario.

Electoral History

Municipal: Elected public school trustee for Toronto Board of Education in 1985. Metro councillor for the Downtown Ward from 1991 to 2005. In 1998, was named Toronto's Children and Youth Advocate. Was a member of the city's Budget Committee from 1994 to 2003. Current chair of Community Services Committee and Children and Youth Action Committee; current co-chair, Toronto Cycling Committee. Resigned from Metro Toronto Council to run in the 2006 general election.

Federal: Elected in this riding in the 2006 general election

Political History

Committee: Member of the committees on Citizenship and Immigration; Human Resources, Social Development and the Status of Persons with Disabilities; Status of Women; and Transport, Infrastructure and Communities.

Caucus: Member of the NDP Caucus.

Contact information:

Telephone: 416-201-0033

oliviachow@ndp.ca

www.oliviachow.ca

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2008 Results