Results, Ridings and Candidates
Edmonton - Spruce Grove
2008 Results
| Party | Candidate | Votes | Vote Share (%) | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Updated: Nov. 7, 2008 5:00 PM EST | 266/266 polls | |||
| CON | Rona Ambrose | 36,402 | 68.54 |
Elected |
| NDP | Barb Phillips | 6,627 | 12.48 |
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| LIB | Chris Austin | 6,109 | 11.50 |
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| GRN | Wendy Walker | 3,975 | 7.48 |
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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 »- Rona Ambrose (Incumbent)
- Wendy Walker
- Chris Austin
- Barb Phillips
Rona Ambrose
Party: Conservative Party of Canada
Birthdate: March 15, 1969
Age: 39
Birthplace: Valleyview, Alta.
Education: Holds a master's degree in political science from the University of Alberta.
Marital Status: Married
Name of Spouse: Bruce
Career Background: Before being elected in 2004, worked for the government of Alberta's international and intergovernmental relations department as a senior intergovernmental officer. Was a public policy consultant for her own firm, Rona Ambrose Consulting, and a policy and communications consultant for First Past the Post Strategic Communications. She has also worked for MP James Rajotte, and worked for Scotia Macleod (Edmonton) in business communications and consulting.
Community Activities: Volunteer work includes: the hosting committee for the IAAF World Games in Edmonton, work the Heart and Stroke Foundation, and sitting on the board of directors for WinHouse, an Edmonton women's shelter. Was chair of the WinHouse special event organizing committee from 1998 to 2000, chair of the WinHouse fundraising committee from 1998 to 2000, and chair of the annual WinForeWin golf charity classic from 1996 to 2000. Co-chair of Threads of Hope Blu's Women's Wear in 1998.
Electoral History
Federal: Elected in Edmonton-Spruce Grove in 2004 and 2006.
Political History
Party: Was a board member of the Edmonton Southwest Canadian Alliance and the Strathcona Progressive Conservative associations. Is co-chair of the Edmonton SW fundraising committee and policy committee. Chair of the multi-constituency policy committee in Edmonton. Was on the steering committee for James Rajotte's 2000 and 2004 campaigns, and was on the committee to elect Stephen Harper in 2002 and 2004.
Cabinet: Minister of Intergovernmental Affairs and Western Economic Diversification. President of the Queen's Privy Council. Former minister of the Environment.
Committee: Former member: Finance; Legislative Committee on Bill C-38, the same-sex marriage bill.
Caucus: Former member, CON Energy Caucus. Critic for: Intergovernmental Affairs; International Trade.
Mailing address:
6104-172 St.
Edmonton, Alta.
T6M 1G9
Contact information:
Telephone: 780-801-0700
Wendy Walker
Party: Green Party of Canada
Birthplace: Winnipeg, Man.
Education: Studied arts abroad, including dance in the Netherlands and theatrical training in London, England
Profession: Producer, life skills coach
Career Background: Currently self-employed under Walker Productions and producing a corporate film on cultural sensitivity. Certified life skills coach who has worked on personal development with clients in urban and rural communities in the areas of education re-enrollment and employment readiness.
Community Activities: Founding member and committee member of the Edmonton Urban Aboriginal Affairs Committee (EUAAC), and chair of the celebrations committee, which oversees the Nellie Carlson Youth Awards. As a EUAAC member, assisted in the development of Edmonton's Aboriginal Relations Office. Has moderated international conferences, delivered workshops on social justice and worked with both the Human Rights and Aboriginal Human Rights commissions. Committee member of Safe Edmonton, where she chairs the vulnerable persons subcommittee.
Contact information:
Telephone: 780-633-6549
Chris Austin
Party: Liberal Party of Canada
Birthplace: Edmonton
Education: Honours diploma in law enforcement from Westervelt College and computer programming diploma from Fanshawe College.
Profession: Co-ordinator of database and research
Marital Status: Partner
Name of Spouse: Jo-Ann
Children: Dylan
Career Background: Works in the Canadian Breast Cancer Foundation's Edmonton office as the co-ordinator of database and research. Also a military police officer for the Canadian Armed Forces in the army reserve.
Community Activities: Coaches his son's soccer and football teams.
Contact information:
Barb Phillips
Party: New Democratic Party of Canada
Education: B.Ed.
Profession: Teacher, small business owner, farmer
Marital Status: Married
Name of Spouse: Ross
Children: Two grown daughters, Shannon and Hayley
Career Background: Taught in the Parkland school division for 20 years. With her husband, runs a market garden growing chemical-free vegetables and strawberries. They also raise champion Golden Retrievers.
Community Activities: Works as a caregiver for adults with developmental disabilities in Spruce Grove. Has been active in various sports and clubs, such as Toastmasters, curling, St. Augustine’s Anglican Church and the Spruce Grove Ringette Association.
Contact information:
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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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