Results, Ridings and Candidates
New Westminster - Coquitlam
2008 Results
| Party | Candidate | Votes | Vote Share (%) | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Updated: Nov. 7, 2008 5:00 PM EST | 214/214 polls | |||
| NDP | Dawn Black | 20,788 | 41.84 |
Elected |
| CON | Yonah Martin | 19,298 | 38.84 |
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| LIB | Michelle Hassen | 5,582 | 11.23 |
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| GRN | Marshall Smith | 3,574 | 7.19 |
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| LTN | Lewis Dahlby | 345 | 0.69 |
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| ML | Roland Verrier | 103 | 0.21 |
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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.
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Party: Conservative Party of Canada
Birthplace: Seoul, Korea
Education: Has a bachelor's and a master's degree in education.
Profession: Teacher
Marital Status: Married
Name of Spouse: Douglas
Children: Kiana
Career Background: Taught English and Drama at W.J. Mouat Secondary in Abbotsford, B.C., for 14 years. In 2001, moved to Coquitlam to teach at Moody Middle School, then Scott Creek Middle School. Currently teaches at Banting Middle School in Coquitlam.
Community Activities: Is co-founder of a non-profit organization, the Corean Canadian Coactive (C3) Society. Volunteers on several boards and committees and was awarded the 2004 Spirit of Community Award for Cultural Harmony.
Contact information:
Telephone: 604-937-5297
Marshall Smith
Party: Green Party of Canada
Education: B.Sc. from the University of Victoria. Currently studying the status of environmental law and policy-making in Canada through a certificate program from Royal Roads University and the Canadian Centre for Environmental Education.
Marital Status: Partner
Career Background: Working for the City of Vancouver’s Engineering Department, involved in the survey and design of urban infrastructure. In 2003 taught English in South Korea.
Mailing address:
6-311 Carnarvon St.
New Westminster, B.C.
V3L 1B9
Contact information:
Telephone: 778-229-6945
Michelle Hassen
Party: Liberal Party of Canada
Education: Graduated from the University of British Columbia with a degree in international relations. Studied international commerce and Spanish in Mexico.
Career Background: Completed a practicum at the Liu Institute for the study of global issues, co-authoring a comprehensive policy paper on the conflict in Northern Uganda with a special focus on the plight of war-affected children. Worked in Geneva as an intern with the International Committee of the Red Cross, where she worked on the landmine issue with the Mines Arms Unit in the Legal Division. Helped develop their global communications campaign and participated in the diplomatic processes on the Nairobi Summit on a Mine Free World, which sought to strengthen the global ban on anti-personnel landmines.
Community Activities: Active with the Canadian Red Cross and the International Movement of Red Cross and Red Crescent Societies. Works actively with young people aged 15-25, teachers and youth leaders in the Lower Mainland, including New Westminster-Coquitlam-Port Moody, around critical global issues and personal empowerment. Is a member of the Board of West Coast LEAF (Women's Legal Education and Action Fund).
Contact information:
Lewis Dahlby
Party: Libertarian Party of Canada
Age: 51
Birthplace: Chilliwack, B.C.
Profession: Small business owner
Marital Status: Married
Children: Two daughters
Contact information:
Telephone: 604-833-0095
Roland Verrier
Party: Marxist-Leninist Party of Canada
Profession: Electrician
Career Background: Electrician in the construction industry since the early 1960s. As an apprentice electrician he led the struggle of apprentices for improved working conditions. Has held positions in the International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers.
Community Activities: A political activist since the 1960s, he is involved in the anti-war movement. He is fighting for an anti-war government, to get Canada out of NATO and NORAD, and for the withdrawal of Canadian troops from Afghanistan.
Contact information:
Dawn Black
Party: New Democratic Party of Canada
Birthdate: April 1, 1943
Age: 65
Birthplace: Vancouver
Marital Status: Married
Name of Spouse: Peter
Children: Three
Career Background: Executive assistant to Pauline Jewett, MP prior to her election in 1988. Initiated Private Members' Bill to recognize December 6th as a National Day of Remembrance and Action on Violence Against Women. Participated in democracy training missions to Bosnia-Herzegovina, Cambodia and Vietnam.
Community Activities: Member of the board of the Justice Institute of B.C., member of the board of Habitat for Humanity of Greater Vancouver. Co-chair of 2002 Ismaili Walk for Charity.
Electoral History
Federal: Elected in New Westminster-Coquitlam in 2006. Elected in New Westminster-Burnaby in 1988, defeated in 1993.
Political History
Committee: Member of Commitee for National Defence and Subcommittee on Agenda and Procedure of the Standing Committee on National Defence.
Caucus: Member of the New Democratic Party of Canada Caucus.
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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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