Results, Ridings and Candidates
Willowdale
2008 Results
| Party | Candidate | Votes | Vote Share (%) | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Updated: Nov. 7, 2008 5:00 PM EST | 253/253 polls | |||
| LIB | Martha Hall Findlay | 23,879 | 48.64 |
Elected |
| CON | Jake Karns | 15,940 | 32.47 |
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| NDP | Susan Wallace | 5,011 | 10.21 |
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| GRN | Lou Carcasole | 3,120 | 6.36 |
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| PCP | Bahman Roudgarnia | 884 | 1.80 |
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| IND | Bernadette Michael | 260 | 0.53 |
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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 »Jake Karns
Party: Conservative Party of Canada
Birthplace: Scarborough, Ont.
Education: Bachelor of business administration from the Schulich School of Business at York University
Profession: Businessman
Career Background: Worked as a financial analyst for Xerox Canada. Currently works as an associate director of planning and reporting for Bell Canada.
Mailing address:
201A Sheppard Ave. E
Toronto, Ont.
M2N 3A8
Contact information:
Telephone: 416-240-0395
Lou Carcasole
Party: Green Party of Canada
Birthdate: June 28, 1951
Age: 57
Birthplace: Italy
Education: B.Sc. in civil engineering from the University of Toronto. MBA from the University of Toronto and master of education from the Ontario Institute for Studies in Education at the University of Toronto.
Profession: Engineer, entrepreneur
Marital Status: Separated
Children: Two - Paul and Adrienne
Career Background: Has worked as an engineer, home builder, business consultant, contractor and stress reduction coach/facilitator. Spent four years with the Ontario government consulting to small businesses before working for the CEO of the Ontario Development Corporation, initially as executive assistant and later as special adviser.
Community Activities: Through work with stress reduction has conducted programs for such organizations as Bereaved Families of Ontario, Bellwoods Centre for Community Living, Sheena’s Place, Bridgepoint Health, Centenary Hospital, North York Seniors Centre, Art of Life, Joseph Brant Memorial Hospital, Seneca College and Family Services of Peel.
Electoral History
Federal: Ran unsuccessfully in this riding in the March 17, 2008, byelection.
Mailing address:
292 Ellerslie Ave.
Willowdale, Ont.
M2R 1B7
Contact information:
Telephone: 416-512-1834
Bernadette Michael
Party: Independent
Age: 85
Education: Has an MA in economics, history, politics and English.
Children: Ten
Mailing address:
1700 Finch Ave. E., Apt. 1216
Toronto, Ont.
Contact information:
Telephone: 416-733-2901
Martha Hall Findlay
Party: Liberal Party of Canada
Age: 49
Education: Graduated in international relations from the University of Toronto and in law from Osgoode Hall Law School at York University.
Profession: Lawyer, businesswoman
Children: Three children
Career Background: Founded the General Counsel Group, management and legal consultants since 1997, and has worked primarily in the high-tech and telecommunications fields in Canada and Europe. Has been a lawyer with Baker and McKenzie in Toronto, general counsel and corporate secretary for Mobility Canada and corporate counsel for the BellMobility group of companies. Has also been vice-president of corporate development and general counsel of the Rider Group.
Community Activities: Has served as a director and executive with various community organizations and ratepayer associations, including CKUA Radio in Alberta, the Couchiching Institute on Public Affairs and the Georgian Bay Association. Has also been vice-president, policy of the Ontario Women’s Liberal Commission and is an active participant in Equal Voice, a multi-partisan organization dedicated to promoting more women in politics.
Electoral History
Federal: Was a candidate for the leadership of the Liberal Party at the party's 2006 convention. Elected as an MP in this riding in the March 17, 2008, byelection.
Contact information:
Susan Wallace
Party: New Democratic Party of Canada
Education: Graduated from the University of Saskatchewan law school in 1989.
Children: Two
Career Background: From 1995 to 2007 was the national executive director of Canadian Actors’ Equity Association, the professional association for over 5,500 artists in theatre, dance and opera in English Canada. Prior to her work in the cultural sector, practised law in Saskatoon in private practice, on behalf of the Legal Aid Commission and as an agent for the attorney general of Saskatchewan for maintenance enforcement.
Community Activities: As part of Canada’s Coalition for Cultural Diversity, participated in the drafting and eventual adoption of the UNESCO treaty in support of the diversity of cultural expression and its ratification by Canada.
Contact information:
Teleohone: 416-733-8565
www.susanwallacendp.shawbiz.ca
Bahman Roudgarnia
Party: Progressive Canadian Party
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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