Results, Ridings and Candidates
Saskatoon - Humboldt
2008 Results
| Party | Candidate | Votes | Vote Share (%) | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Updated: Nov. 7, 2008 5:00 PM EST | 191/191 polls | |||
| CON | Brad Trost | 18,610 | 53.80 |
Elected |
| NDP | Scott Ruston | 9,632 | 27.85 |
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| LIB | Karen Parhar | 4,135 | 11.96 |
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| GRN | Jean-Pierre Ducasse | 2,211 | 6.39 |
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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 »- Brad Trost (Incumbent)
- Jean-Pierre Ducasse
- Karen Parhar
- Scott Ruston
Brad Trost
Party: Conservative Party of Canada
Birthdate: May 15, 1974
Age: 34
Birthplace: Langenburg, Sask.
Education: BA in economics and a B.Sc. in geophysics from the University of Saskatchewan.
Profession: Geophysicist
Career Background: Active in rural Saskatchewan family farm. Has been working in Saskatoon as a geophysicist since 2000. Career has led him through six provinces and all three of Canada's northern territories.
Electoral History
Federal: Elected in Saskatoon-Humboldt in 2004 and 2006.
Political History
Committee: Is a member of the Natural Resources committee. Served as a member of the parliamentary standing committee on Industry, Science, Technology and Natural Resources.
Caucus: Serves as the chair of the Conservative party's energy caucus.
Contact information:
Telephone: 306-791-0703
Jean-Pierre Ducasse
Party: Green Party of Canada
Year of Birth: 1968
Birthplace: Dublin, Ireland
Education: BA in photography and a B.Ed. in French education from the University of Saskatchewan.
Profession: Teacher
Marital Status: Married
Name of Spouse: Andrea
Children: Three - Oleksa, Michael-Gerard and Tristan
Career Background: Has taught at Nutana Collegiate, Evan Hardy Collegiate, Marion Graham Collegiate, Mount Royal Collegiate and Kelsey SIAST institute.
Community Activities: Coached soccer, high jump and debate at the high school level. Was a staff supervisor with the Evan Hardy Outdoor Education Club. Sits on the board of directors of the Saskatoon Symphony Orchestra.
Contact information:
Telephone: 306-652-1459
jean.pierre.ducasse@greenparty.ca
Karen Parhar
Party: Liberal Party of Canada
Birthplace: Vancouver
Education: Has an honours BA in psychology and an MA in applied social psychology, and is currently finishing her PhD at the University of Saskatchewan with a specialization in criminal psychology.
Career Background: In addition to working on her PhD thesis, works as a lecturer at the University of Saskatchewan. Has also worked as a producer with a local film company.
Community Activities: Has done research for local groups such as the Saskatchewan Cancer Agency and the Sexual Assault and Information Centre.
Contact information:
Telephone: 306-979-7646
Scott Ruston
Party: New Democratic Party of Canada
Age: 47
Birthplace: British Columbia
Marital Status: Married
Name of Spouse: Holly
Children: Two sons
Career Background: Is currently working at the potash mine at Colonsay, Sask. Was a rescue swimmer in the navy.
Community Activities: Member of the United Steelworkers, active in his union, and has served as the worker co-chair of the United Way.
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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