Results, Ridings and Candidates
Winnipeg South
2008 Results
| Party | Candidate | Votes | Vote Share (%) | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Updated: Nov. 7, 2008 5:00 PM EST | 178/178 polls | |||
| CON | Rod Bruinooge | 19,943 | 48.84 |
Elected |
| LIB | John Loewen | 14,108 | 34.55 |
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| NDP | Sean Robert | 4,671 | 11.44 |
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| GRN | David Cosby | 1,936 | 4.74 |
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| CHP | Heidi Loewen-Steffano | 173 | 0.42 |
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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 »Heidi Loewen-Steffano
Party: Christian Heritage Party of Canada
Birthdate: April 20, 1975
Age: 33
Birthplace: Winnipeg, Man.
Profession: Homemaker
Marital Status: Married
Name of Spouse: Craig
Children: Six children
Contact information:
Phone: 204-589-4080
Rod Bruinooge
Party: Conservative Party of Canada
Year of Birth: May 6, 1973
Age: 35
Birthplace: Thompson, Man.
Education: Holds a bachelor's degree in political science from the University of Manitoba.
Profession: Businessman
Marital Status: Married
Name of Spouse: Chantale
Children: Sarah
Career Background: He and his wife opened one of the first internet cafes in Winnipeg. In 1997, launched the popular online game The Stone, which attracted the attention of media outlets such as Forbes Magazine. Is an Aboriginal Canadian and from 2003 to 2005 served as the director for the Winnipeg Aboriginal Film Festival. In 2005, became the executive director of the Winnipeg International Film Festival.
Community Activities: Before entering politics, served as director and vice-chairman of the Manitoba Children's Museum and as president of the Wildwood Community Centre. Was also active in the health community, serving as a director of Riverview Health Centre, as council member with the Winnipeg Regional Health Authority and as a committee member with the College of Registered Nurses of Manitoba.
Electoral History
Federal: Defeated in Winnipeg South in 2004. Elected in Winnipeg South in 2006.
Political History
Cabinet: Was parliamentary secretary to the minister of Indian affairs and northern development.
Committee: Member of the Aboriginal Affairs and Northern Development Committee.
Caucus: Member of the Conservative Caucus.
Contact information:
Telephone: 204-989-8180
David Cosby
Party: Green Party of Canada
Education: Has an engineering degree and a master's in economics from the University of Manitoba.
Profession: Electrical engineer
Career Background: Has worked as a designer and manager at a Winnipeg manufacturing company for 14 years.
Electoral History
Municipal: Ran unsuccessfully for council in the 1998 Winnipeg civic election in Charleswood–Fort Garry.
Contact information:
John Loewen
Party: Liberal Party of Canada
Birthdate: Dec. 21, 1949
Age: 58
Birthplace: Elkhorn, Man.
Education: Graduated from the University of Manitoba with a bachelor of science.
Profession: Businessman and politician
Career Background: Joined Comcheq Services Ltd. in 1973, worked there until 1998. Served as president of the company from 1984 to 1998. Former Director of the Business Council of Manitoba.
Community Activities: Has served as a board member and Chairman of Economic Development Winnipeg, a council member of the Institute of Chartered Accountants of Manitoba, a board member and president of the Big Brothers and Sisters Association of Winnipeg and president of both the Manitoba Chamber Orchestra and the Linden Woods Community Association. Is also involved with his community's minor sports clubs as a coach and volunteer.
Electoral History
Provincial: Elected to the Manitoba Legislature in September 1999 as the MLA for Fort Whyte; re-elected in 2003; resigned in 2005.
Federal: Ran unsuccessfully in the riding of Charleswood-St. James-Assiniboia in the 2006 general election.
Contact information:
Telephone: 204-988-9188
Sean Robert
Party: New Democratic Party of Canada
Birthdate: Oct. 18, 1979
Age: 28
Birthplace: Fort Richmond, Man.
Education: BA in economics and political studies from the University of Manitoba.
Profession: Product consultant
Career Background: Employed with the Manitoba Liquor Control Commission since April 2002. Previously worked as a lifeguard and swimming instructor for City of Winnipeg pools at Bonivital and Margaret Grant.
Community Activities: Player on a co-ed ultimate Frisbee team. Supporter of the Winnipeg music scene. Patron of public parks.
Mailing address:
28 Kenwood Place
Winnipeg, Man.
R2M 1Y3
Contact information:
Telephone: 204-261-7856
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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