Results, Ridings and Candidates
Nanaimo - Cowichan
2008 Results
| Party | Candidate | Votes | Vote Share (%) | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Updated: Nov. 7, 2008 5:00 PM EST | 339/343 polls | |||
| NDP | Jean Crowder | 27,144 | 45.18 |
Elected |
| CON | Reed Elley | 22,584 | 37.59 |
|
| GRN | Christina Knighton | 5,744 | 9.56 |
|
| LIB | Brian Scott | 4,429 | 7.37 |
|
| ML | Jack East | 180 | 0.30 |
|
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 »- Reed Elley
- Christina Knighton
- Brian Scott
- Jack East
- Jean Crowder (Incumbent)
Reed Elley
Party: Conservative Party of Canada
Birthdate: 1945
Birthplace: Simcoe, Ont.
Education: BA in history and master's degree in theology from McMaster University in Hamilton.
Profession: Pastor
Marital Status: Married
Name of Spouse: Louise
Children: Eight
Career Background: Served as a Baptist pastor in several churches in Ontario, Alberta and B.C.
Electoral History
Federal: Elected in 1997 in this riding as a member of the Reform party. Re-elected in 2000 for the Canadian Alliance. Did not run for re-election in 2004.
Political History
Committee: Served as vice-chair of the standing committee on health and on the aboriginal affairs and northern development standing committee, fisheries and oceans committee and the persons with disabilities committee.
Caucus: Former chief Opposition critic for Indian Affairs and Northern Development.
Mailing address:
Box 308
Ladysmith,B.C.
V9G 1A3
Contact information:
Telephone: 866-668-Reed
Christina Knighton
Party: Green Party of Canada
Age: 50
Birthplace: Montreal
Children: Three daughters
Career Background: Worked in a number of First Nations communities to develop and facilitate programs promoting recycling.
Community Activities: Has been chair of the board of directors of the Pacific Gardens Cohousing Community in Nanaimo, worked with Changes radio program on CHLY 101.7, board member of the Cowichan Neighbourhood House Association in Duncan, board member and chair of the conservation committee with Walnut Grove Housing Co-operative and co-ordinator and organizer with ROAR (Recycling Organization Against Rubbish) in Langley.
Contact information:
Telephone: 250-753-1268
christina.knighton@greenparty.ca
Brian Scott
Party: Liberal Party of Canada
Birthplace: London, Ont.
Education: Studied economics, marketing, sales and accounting at Vancouver Community College.
Profession: Businessman
Marital Status: Married
Name of Spouse: Lisa
Children: Two - Alex and Jessica
Career Background: Has worked for the Canadian National Railway and the Children's Aid Society. In 1999 was Director and Treasurer of the Sunshine Community Cooperative in Hope, B.C.
Community Activities: Active supporter of the Heart and Stroke Foundation, Amnesty International, World Vision, and the Terry Fox Run.
Electoral History
Federal: Defeated in this riding in 2006.
Contact information:
Jack East
Party: Marxist-Leninist Party of Canada
Profession: Farmer, retired railway worker
Career Background: Organic farmer on Vancouver Island.
Community Activities: Has been an anti-war activist since the Vietnam War. Has also campaigned from coast to coast against the use of poisonous chemicals and has fought since his youth for the rights of workers to organize.
Electoral History
Federal: Ran unsuccessfully in Vancouver Island North in 2000 and 2004 and in Nanaimo-Cowichan in 2006.
Contact information:
Jean Crowder
Party: New Democratic Party of Canada
Birthdate: July 7, 1952
Age: 56
Birthplace: Montreal
Education: Completed a degree in psychology at Wilfrid Laurier University, followed by business courses. Currently pursuing a post-baccalaureate diploma in community economic development at Simon Fraser University.
Profession: Human resources consultant
Career Background: Has worked at Malaspina University College, Human Resources Development Canada and the B.C. Ministry of Skills Training and Labour. She worked in management for both the federal and provincial governments as a member of the Public Service Alliance of Canada and the B.C. Government and Service Employees' Union.
Community Activities: Sat on the board of the Pacific Childcare Society, the United Way, and Volunteer Cowichan. Worked as a board member of the local chamber of commerce.
Electoral History
Municipal: Served as a municipal councillor for North Cowichan for two years.
Federal: Elected in Nanaimo-Cowichan in 2004 and 2006.
Political History
Committee: Is vice-chair of the Committee for Aboriginal Affairs and Northern Development.
Caucus: Member of the New Democratic Party of Canada Caucus.
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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