Results, Ridings and Candidates
Cariboo - Prince George
2008 Results
| Party | Candidate | Votes | Vote Share (%) | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Updated: Nov. 7, 2008 5:00 PM EST | 234/234 polls | |||
| CON | Dick Harris | 22,619 | 55.37 |
Elected |
| NDP | Bev Collins | 10,579 | 25.90 |
|
| LIB | Drew Adamick | 4,309 | 10.55 |
|
| GRN | Amber Van Drielen | 2,614 | 6.40 |
|
| IND | Douglas Gook | 729 | 1.78 |
|
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 »- Dick Harris (Incumbent)
- Amber Van Drielen
- Douglas Gook
- Drew Adamick
- Bev Collins
Dick Harris
Party: Conservative Party of Canada
Birthdate: Sept. 6, 1944
Age: 64
Birthplace: Vancouver
Profession: Businessman
Career Background: Was a self-employed businessman in the tire industry for 21 years, until 1993 when he switched to politics.
Community Activities: Is a supporter of the British Columbia Special Olympics and participates in numerous charity fund-raising events.
Electoral History
Federal: Elected in Prince George-Bulkley Valley in 1993, 1997 and 2000. Elected in Cariboo-Prince George in 2004 and 2006.
Political History
Committee: Was appointed to the Natural Resources Committee in 2006.
Caucus: Has been a member of the Conservative Caucus since 2003. Prior to that, he was a member of the Reform and Canadian Alliance caucuses.
Contact information:
Telephone: 250-640-3320
Amber Van Drielen
Party: Green Party of Canada
Birthplace: Kootenay, B.C.
Education: Earned a BA in geography from Simon Fraser University. Recently completed her law studies at McGill University.
Career Background: After graduating from Simon Fraser University, she worked in forestry fieldwork and mapping for three years and then as an employment facilitator with a Vancouver non-profit organization. She is currently articling with a law firm in Vancouver.
Community Activities: She volunteered with the Western Canada Wilderness Committee. At McGill, she was active in several student groups including the Radical Law Community and an environmental law association. She was also involved in organizing an international conference on environmental issues.
Contact information:
Telephone: 866-868-3447
amber.van.drielen@greenparty.ca
Douglas Gook
Party: Independent
Electoral History
Provincial: Ran unsuccessfully as a Green party candidate in Cariboo North in 2001 and 2005.
Federal: Ran unsuccessfully as a Green party candidate in Cariboo-Prince George in 2004.
Drew Adamick
Party: Liberal Party of Canada
Birthplace: Vancouver
Education: Currently a third-year political-science student at the University of Northern British Columbia.
Profession: Student
Community Activities: Elected to UNBC senate as an undergraduate student representative. Has volunteered for Ducks Unlimited, the B.C. Heart and Stroke Foundation and the 2002 B.C. Winter Games in Williams Lake.
Contact information:
Telephone: 250-981-5288
Bev Collins
Party: New Democratic Party of Canada
Birthplace: Ottawa
Profession: Employment coach and facilitator
Career Background: Worked with Atomic Energy of Canada, sold vacuum scientific equipment for 10 years and owned own scientific company. Was a co-ordinator, small business consultant and placement consultant. Worked for the Science Council of B.C., UNBC, and RSC Equipment Rentals.
Community Activities: Director of the Prince George Chamber of Commerce.
Electoral History
Federal: Defeated in this riding in 1993, 1997, 2000, 2004 and 2006
Contact information:
Telephone: 250-562-3120
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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