Results, Ridings and Candidates
Saskatoon - Wanuskewin
2008 Results
| Party | Candidate | Votes | Vote Share (%) | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Updated: Nov. 7, 2008 5:00 PM EST | 175/175 polls | |||
| CON | Maurice Vellacott | 18,275 | 56.44 |
Elected |
| NDP | Clint Davidson | 7,902 | 24.40 |
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| LIB | Patricia Zipchen | 4,020 | 12.42 |
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| GRN | Tobi-Dawne Smith | 2,182 | 6.74 |
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View these results in the interactive map »Maurice Vellacott
Party: Conservative Party of Canada
Birthdate: Sept. 29, 1955
Age: 52
Birthplace: Wadena, Sask.
Education: BA from Briercrest Schools, Caronport, Sask., a master of divinity from the Canadian Theological Seminary, affiliated with the University of Regina, and a doctor of ministry from Trinity International University in Illinois.
Marital Status: Married
Name of Spouse: Mary
Children: Four children
Career Background: Was a health care worker in the 1970s and 1980s. From 1976 to 1979 and from 1984 to 1995, was a pastor and, most recently, was senior pastor at Massey Place community church in Saskatoon. In 1995, was an adjunct college teacher at Bethany in Hepburn, Sask. From 1992 to 1997, was a landlord and partner in a home-based health business as a Nikken independent distributor. Was a periodic contributing writer for the City's Edge newspaper.
Community Activities: Was an advisory board member for the Crisis Pregnancy Centre in Regina. Also a member of the Saskatoon District Health Board, the Canadian Club of Saskatoon, the Canadian Palliative Care Association, the Saskatoon Chamber of Commerce, Saskatchewan Taxpayers' Association and the Saskatchewan Landlord Association. Has also been a member of Toastmasters International.
Electoral History
Provincial: Defeated as the Liberal candidate in Saskatoon-Mount Royal in 1995.
Federal: Elected in Wanuskewin in 1997, 2000, 2004 and 2006.
Political History
Committee: Former vice-chair: Human Resources Development and the Status of Persons with Disabilities; Aboriginal Affairs, Northern Development and Natural Resources. Former member: Health; Human Resources Development and the Status of Persons with Disabilities; subcommittee on the Status of Persons with Disabilities of Human Resources Development and the Status of Persons with Disabilities; joint committee for the Scrutiny of Regulations.
Caucus: Former deputy critic for: Health, Human Resources Development Canada; Aboriginal Affairs former co-chair, all-party pro-life caucus. Former member, Canadian Alliance Family Caucus.
Contact information:
Tobi-Dawne Smith
Party: Green Party of Canada
Birthplace: Saskatoon
Profession: Disability advocate
Children: One daughter
Career Background: Trainer, handler, and photographer of dogs. Also writes about dogs. Founded one of two psychiatric assistance animal training centres in North America.
Contact information:
Telephone: 306-716-0516
Patricia Zipchen
Party: Liberal Party of Canada
Education: Bachelor of Nursing from McGill University
Profession: Nurse and health educator
Children: Son
Career Background: In 1981, introduced Saskatoon’s first bylaw to create smoke-free environments.
Community Activities: Was nominated for the YWCA Woman of the Year in Health and Wellness in 2008. Volunteers with the Mendel Art Gallery, the Holy Spirit Church Hospitality and Baptism Ministry and Habitat for Humanity.
Mailing address:
134M 134 Primrose Drive
Saskatoon, Sask.
S7K 5S6
Contact information:
Phone: 306-979-9477
Fax: 306-979-562
Clint Davidson
Party: New Democratic Party of Canada
Birthdate: Aug. 25 1972
Age: 35
Birthplace: Saskatoon
Education: Holds a bachelor in sociology from the University of Saskatchewan. Certificate from Saskatchewan Institute of Applied Science and Technology, Kelsey Campus.
Marital Status: Single
Career Background: Currently a Government of Saskatchewan employee. Has worked in politics, adult and youth corrections, retail and cooking.
Community Activities: Community association member, community volunteer.
Mailing address:
P.O. Box 25051
River Heights RPO
Saskatoon, Sask.
S7K 8B7
Contact information:
Telephone: 306-651-5070
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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