Results, Ridings and Candidates
Winnipeg South Centre
2008 Results
| Party | Candidate | Votes | Vote Share (%) | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Updated: Nov. 7, 2008 5:00 PM EST | 169/169 polls | |||
| LIB | Anita Neville | 16,438 | 42.26 |
Elected |
| CON | Trevor Kennerd | 14,108 | 36.27 |
|
| NDP | Rachel Heinrichs | 5,490 | 14.11 |
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| GRN | Vere Scott | 2,865 | 7.36 |
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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 »- Trevor Kennerd
- Vere Scott
- Anita Neville (Incumbent)
- Rachel Heinrichs
Trevor Kennerd
Party: Conservative Party of Canada
Birthdate: Dec. 23, 1955
Age: 52
Birthplace: Calgary, Alta.
Education: Attended the University of Alberta, graduated from the Northern Alberta Institute of Technology in business administration and marketing management.
Profession: Marketing and communications
Marital Status: Married
Name of Spouse: Caroline
Children: Luke, Jake and Cody
Career Background: Played for the Winnipeg Blue Bombers as a placekicker in 1980-91. During his professional football career, worked for an advertising agency. Later formed TKM Inc., a marketing communications company.
Community Activities: Former president of Winnipeg Blue Bombers Alumni; founder and chair of the Rona Senior Bowl. Has volunteered for the campaign cabinet for the United Way, the board of the Lieutenant Governor’s Youth Experience Program, the Canadian Cancer Society, Easter Seals, Variety Club and the Western Canada Summer Games. Has also coached sports at community club, high school and university levels.
Mailing address:
1448 Somerville Ave.
Winnipeg, Man.
R3T 1C5
Contact information:
Telephone: 204-943-8832
Vere Scott
Party: Green Party of Canada
Education: B.Sc. in agriculture (animal science)
Children: One son
Career Background: Has been a consulting ecologist, wildlife biologist, birdwatcher, curator of carnivores at the Alberta Game Farm, and research intern at the Smithsonian Institution’s National Zoological Park in Washington, D.C.
Electoral History
Provincial: Ran unsuccessfully in the riding of Lord Roberts in the 2003 and 2007 provincial elections.
Federal: Ran unsuccessfully in Winnipeg South Centre in the 2006 general election.
Contact information:
Telephone: 204-453-6020
Anita Neville
Party: Liberal Party of Canada
Birthdate: July 22, 1942
Age: 66
Birthplace: Winnipeg
Education: Holds an honours BA in political studies from the University of Manitoba.
Profession: Consultant
Children: Sara, Elissa and Jessica
Career Background: Prior to her election, was employed as an economic development consultant for the province of Manitoba. Also served as director of WORKFORCE 2000, a provincial skills training program, and as director of the Winnipeg Core Area Initiative Employment and Training program.
Community Activities: Has worked on the Law Society of Manitoba as a lay bencher, the City of Winnipeg community and race relations committee, Rossbrook House, Jewish Child and Family Services and the Manitoba Association of School Trustees. Also served as a member of the Canadian delegation observing elections in Bosnia as part of an international effort.
Electoral History
Provincial: Defeated in River Heights in 1995.
Federal: Elected in Winnipeg South Centre in 2000, 2004 and 2006.
Political History
Parliamentary Secretary: Parliamentary secretary to the minister of Canadian Heritage and minister responsible for the Status of Women with special emphasis on status of women.
Committee: Former member of standing committees on the Status of Women, Human Rights, Public Safety and Emergency Preparedness and legislative committee on Bill C-38.
Caucus: Serves as Critic for Indian Affairs and Northern Development. Past chair of Manitoba Liberal Caucus and the National Liberal Women's Caucus.
Mailing address:
1144 Pembina Highway
Winnipeg, Man.
R3M 0W4
Contact information:
Telephone: 204-471-0971
Rachel Heinrichs
Party: New Democratic Party of Canada
Birthplace: Winnipeg
Education: BA in criminology from the University of Manitoba. Currently pursuing a master's in sociology.
Profession: Student
Career Background: Spent five years working with high-needs youth in foster care. Also worked as a computer consultant and park patrol officer.
Community Activities: Former vice-president for advocacy of the University of Manitoba Students’ Union. Served on the University of Manitoba board of governors and senate. Active in many social justice and community grassroots groups and causes, including the Winnipeg Global Night Commute and a march to raise awareness of child soldiers in Uganda.
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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