Results, Ridings and Candidates
North Vancouver
2008 Results
| Party | Candidate | Votes | Vote Share (%) | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Updated: Nov. 7, 2008 5:00 PM EST | 229/229 polls | |||
| CON | Andrew Saxton | 24,329 | 42.20 |
Elected |
| LIB | Don Bell | 21,510 | 37.31 |
|
| GRN | Jim Stephenson | 6,221 | 10.79 |
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| NDP | Michael Charrois | 5,429 | 9.42 |
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| LTN | Tunya Audain | 166 | 0.29 |
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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 »- Andrew Saxton
- Jim Stephenson
- Don Bell (Incumbent)
- Tunya Audain
- Michael Charrois
Andrew Saxton
Party: Conservative Party of Canada
Age: 43
Birthplace: North Vancouver, B.C.
Education: Graduated with a finance degree from the University of Western Ontario in 1986.
Profession: Businessman and former banker.
Career Background: Is currently CEO of King George Financial Corp., an investment firm, and is also on the board of Canaco Resources, a gold exploration company. Started his banking career at Credit Suisse in Lausanne, Switzerland. Joined the New York office of Credit Suisse in 1988, and the Vancouver office in 1990. In 1992, was promoted to head of private banking for Vancouver. In 1994, became a senior account manager at HSBC in Hong Kong, and in 1997 was appointed a senior vice-president at HSBC in Singapore.
Community Activities: Is a director of the provincial Heart and Stroke Foundation, and a member of the B.C. Premier's Asia Pacific Trade Council.
Mailing address:
PO Box 54105 RPO Lonsdale West
North Vancouver, BC
V7M 3L5
Contact information:
Telephone: 604-986-5515
Fax: 604-980-8698
Jim Stephenson
Party: Green Party of Canada
Education: B.Sc. in electrical engineering and a joint PhD in business and economics from Stanford University.
Profession: Computer consultant, teacher
Marital Status: Married
Name of Spouse: Marcia
Children: Two sons
Career Background: As a computer consultant has worked on First Nations economic development (Haida and Cowichan bands), and projects for BC Hydro, BC Gas, and WorkSafe BC (WCB). Has also consulted for corporate clients in the U.S., the U.K., Australia, Singapore and Hong Kong. Taught courses in policy analysis and information systems at the University of British Columbia and Simon Fraser University.
Community Activities: Has served as a scout leader and as founding president of the North Vancouver Elementary Band & Strings Parents’ Association. He is a member and past president of the North Shore Unitarian Church.
Electoral History
Federal: Ran unsuccessfully in this riding in the 2006 general election.
Contact information:
Telephone: 604-985-5482
Don Bell
Party: Liberal Party of Canada
Career Background: Is vice-chair of the Greater Vancouver Regional District and currently chairs the GVRD's corporate and intergovernmental committee. Has chaired the GVRD's water and air quality committees and the planning and environmental committee. Served as member of the Greater Vancouver Transportation Authority (TransLink) Board, and as board member and trustee of the Municipal Finance Authority. Also served on the national board of the Federation of Canadian Municipalities, and on the 2010 Winter Olympics Bid Committee from 1998-1999.
Community Activities: Honourary chair of the 1994 B.C. Special Olympic Games and has been an honourary director of the B.C. Wheelchair Sports Association.
Electoral History
Municipal: Elected alderman in 1970 and mayor from 1976 to 1982. Was elected to the North Vancouver school board for three terms; was re-elected councillor from 1993 to 1996. Was re-elected mayor in 1999 and continued to serve in that position until his federal election in 2004.
Federal: Elected in North Vancouver in 2004 and 2006.
Political History
Committee: Vice-chair of the committee and subcommitee for Transport, Infrastructure and Communities.
Caucus: Member of the Liberal Caucus.
Contact information:
Telephone: 604-775-6333
Tunya Audain
Party: Libertarian Party of Canada
Age: 71
Education: Earned a BA in psychology from the University of Saskatchewan and a teaching certificate from the Ottawa Teachers College.
Children: Two daughters and four grandchildren.
Career Background: Worked as a taxi driver for 13 years and as bookstore clerk at Capilano College for 10 years. An expert in the area of home education, she has published several articles about the subject.
Community Activities: An active member of the educational reform movement, she has made presentations on the issue in various cities and states, including Halifax, Washington DC, Los Angeles, Seattle, Salt Lake City and St. Louis, Mississippi. A founding member of the British Columbia Civil Liberties Association. Also organized five home learning fairs in British Columbia from 1983 to 1987. Awarded the Volunteer of the Year award by the Vancouver Junior League in 1985.
Electoral History
Municipal: Running for school board in West Vancouver in the upcoming municipal election in November.
Contact information:
Michael Charrois
Party: New Democratic Party of Canada
Education: Studied at the University of Alberta and the Banff School of Fine Arts
Profession: Actor and drama teacher.
Career Background: Member of the Union of British Columbia Performers (UBCP); the Alliance of Canadian Cinema, Television and Radio Artists (ACTRA); the Canadian Actors' Equity Association and past president of ACTRA's Edmonton branch.
Electoral History
Provincial: Ran unsuccessfully in Alberta's 2001 election.
Contact information:
Telephone: 778-773-1147
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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