Results, Ridings and Candidates
Charleswood - St. James - Assiniboia
2008 Results
| Party | Candidate | Votes | Vote Share (%) | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Updated: Nov. 7, 2008 5:00 PM EST | 180/180 polls | |||
| CON | Steven Fletcher | 21,588 | 53.83 |
Elected |
| LIB | Bob Friesen | 8,514 | 21.23 |
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| NDP | Fiona Shiells | 7,210 | 17.98 |
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| GRN | Brian Timlick | 2,614 | 6.52 |
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| CHP | Mark Price | 180 | 0.45 |
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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 »- Mark Price
- Steven Fletcher (Incumbent)
- Brian Timlick
- Bob Friesen
- Fiona Shiells
Mark Price
Party: Christian Heritage Party of Canada
Age: 39
Birthplace: United Kingdom
Education: Diploma in business administration, CDI College. Certificate in office skills and technology from Winnipeg Technical College.
Profession: Residential support worker
Contact information:
Steven Fletcher
Party: Conservative Party of Canada
Birthdate: June 17, 1972
Age: 36
Birthplace: Rio de Janeiro, Brazil
Education: Engineering degree and MBA from the University of Manitoba.
Profession: Engineer, manager
Career Background: Worked in the mining industry until a car accident left him a quadriplegic in 1996. Was twice elected president of the University of Manitoba's students' union (UMSU). Managed UMSU's $5-million budget, helped reduce UMSU fees for the first time, paid off UMSU debt, renovated and expanded all five UMSU-owned businesses, which resulted in increased profitability.
Community Activities: Has been an executive member of the board of governors of the University of Manitoba, a member of the board of directors of the Alumni Association of the University of Manitoba, a member of the disciplinary committee of the College of Registered Nurses, president of the Manitoba Recreational Canoeing Association, honorary president of the Manitoba Naturalists Society and member of the board of directors, Disabled Sail Manitoba.
Electoral History
Federal: Won the 2004 election. Re-elected in 2006.
Political History
Party: Co-chaired the Progressive Conservative Party's policy forum, Solutions for the 21st Century. Elected president of the PC Party of Manitoba in November 2001, the youngest person to hold the office.
Cabinet: Health critic in 2004 and 2005.
Committee: Member of standing committee on Health in 2004 and 2005.
Contact information:
Telephone: 204-989-8150
Fax: 204-831-9984
Bob Friesen
Party: Liberal Party of Canada
Profession: Agricultural consultant
Career Background: Operated a family farm, raising hogs and turkeys. Past vice-president of the International Federation of Agricultural Producers. Since 1999 has been president of the Canadian Federation of Agriculture (CFA); prior to that, served as CFA vice-president and chairman of the CFA trade committee.
Community Activities: Served as director and chairman of the Manitoba Turkey Board and was director, executive member and chairman at the Canadian Turkey Marketing Agency. Also served on the board of directors of the Manitoba Agricultural Credit Corporation
Mailing address:
2299 Portage Ave.
Winnipeg, Man.
R3J 0L9
Contact information:
Telephone: 204-988-4760
Brian Timlick
Party: Green Party of Canada
Birthplace: Winnipeg, Man.
Education: Attended Red River College and the University of Manitoba.
Marital Status: Married
Career Background: Retired in 2005 as purchasing agent for Red River College.
Community Activities: Was active in the labour movement, serving on many committees of the Manitoba Government Employees' Union, and was a member of the union's board of directors.
Contact information:
Telephone: 204-261-6232
Fiona Shiells
Party: New Democratic Party of Canada
Education: Honours bachelor of arts degree, University of Winnipeg; working to complete master's degree thesis
Profession: Special assistant to a provincial cabinet minister
Community Activities: Worked with Habitat for Humanity, Winnipeg Harvest, Amnesty International and the Winnipeg committee for safety. Joined the Manitoba Brain Injuries Association and became a member of the board of directors.
Mailing address:
483 Banting Dr.
Winnipeg, MB
R3K 1C6
Contact information:
Phone: 204-832-8573
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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