Results, Ridings and Candidates
South Surrey - White Rock - Cloverdale
2008 Results
| Party | Candidate | Votes | Vote Share (%) | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Updated: Nov. 7, 2008 5:00 PM EST | 261/261 polls | |||
| CON | Russ Hiebert | 31,216 | 56.65 |
Elected |
| LIB | Judy Higginbotham | 11,515 | 20.90 |
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| NDP | Peter Prontzos | 7,146 | 12.97 |
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| GRN | David Blair | 4,951 | 8.99 |
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| PCP | Brian Marlatt | 273 | 0.50 |
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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 »Russ Hiebert
Party: Conservative Party of Canada
Birthplace: Steinbach, Man.
Education: Holds a BA from Biola University in California and an MBA and law degree from the University of British Columbia.
Profession: Lawyer
Marital Status: Married
Career Background: Worked as a communications specialist with the International Trade Centre of Canada and in the public affairs division of the Canadian Embassy in Washington, D.C., where he monitored congressional hearings and assisted projects in the defence, public affairs, political section, academic relations and the office for liaison with international financial institutions. Has also been a constituency, special and legislative assistant to members of Parliament, practised law for several years and owned a software company.
Electoral History
Federal: Elected in South Surrey-White Rock-Cloverdale in 2004 and 2006.
Political History
Committee: Member of the committees of National Defence and Human Resources, Social Development and the Status of Persons with Disabilities.
Caucus: Member of the Conservative Caucus.
Contact information:
Telephone: 604.542.5157
David Blair
Party: Green Party of Canada
Profession: Manager
Career Background: Deputy director of social and health services in Surrey, B.C., and has worked there for 25 years. Developed programs for special needs children, at-risk youth, housing, people with mental illness, crisis line, prevention resources, and community responses to emerging needs and newcomers to Canada. Authored and researched Youth as a Solution, a needs assessment of youth problems in Surrey, and supervised production of an award-winning youth TV show. Established a successful teen magazine distributed across B.C. and the Yukon.
Community Activities: Chaired and organized projects, such as forums for environmentalism, anti-violence, drug prevention, crime prevention, and equality. Received the provincial award for youth programming, the provincial End Racism Award, and the United Way Community Service Award. Recognized by Health & Welfare Canada in Who's Who, and the B.C. change makers' calendar.
Contact information:
Telephone: 604-514-2217
Judy Higginbotham
Party: Liberal Party of Canada
Birthdate: Nov. 23, 1942
Age: 65
Birthplace: Winnipegosis, Man.
Education: B.Ed. from the University of British Columbia
Profession: City councillor
Marital Status: Married
Name of Spouse: Patrick
Children: Two - Karen and Britain
Career Background: She worked as a teacher and in journalism before being elected to Surrey City Council in 1983.
Community Activities: She has served with the Greater Vancouver Regional District (GVRD) as a director; chair of the GVRD Parks Committee; vice-chair of the Sewage and Drainage Committee; Finance; Labour Relations, and Lower Mainland Government Association (LMLGA), as well as with Tourism Vancouver. Director on the Federation of Canadian Municipalities (FCM) Board. She has been active with the following committees: Urban Safety; International Relations; Women in Local government; Transportation; Race Relations; Citizens Advisory Committee / Canada Corrections; and Energy Systems. She co-chaired the FCM Urban Safety Committee that worked with the Federal government to establish the National Crime Prevention Centre.
Electoral History
Municipal: Elected to Surrey City Council in 1983. Is longest serving council member.
Provincial: Ran unsuccessfully in three provincial elections in Manitoba.
Federal: Ran unsuccessfully in the general elections of 1988 and 2004.
Mailing address:
14357 – 26th Ave.
Surrey, BC
V4P 2G8
Contact information:
Telephone: 604-535-9196
Peter Prontzos
Party: New Democratic Party of Canada
Birthplace: San Francisco, Calif.
Profession: Teacher
Marital Status: Single
Children: Three
Career Background: Has been teaching political science at Langara College in Vancouver for 18 years.
Community Activities: Has been an environmental activist since the early 1970s. Was a member of Vancouver's Peace and Justice Committee, which from 2003-2006 worked to develop closer relationships with cities and organizations working on issues of peace and justice.
Mailing address:
#7, 15223 Pacific Avenue
White Rock, B.C.
V4B 3V4
Contact information:
Telephone: 604-531-2297
Brian Marlatt
Party: Progressive Canadian Party
Age: 55
Education: Honours BA in history from the University of Western Ontario. Also pursued graduate studies there.
Profession: Businessman
Career Background: Worked in distribution of telephonic consumer electronics and proprietary telephonic special needs health care equipment for Paramount Distributors, a family business. Obtained Canadian and U.S. patents for two-way voice security and medical alert systems. Until recently provided concession services to the Greater Vancouver Zoo. Contributed to fundraising efforts and post-production video marketing of made-in-B.C. documentary films. Was a trade delegate to the Disabled Peoples International conference in Vancouver—Independence '92, and a presenting delegate to the UN IDNDR (International Decade on Natural Disaster Reduction) conference in Vancouver—Pan Pacific Hazards '96.
Electoral History
Federal: Ran unsuccessfully in this riding in 2006.
Contact information:
Telephone: 604-541-9783
Fax: 604-541-9773
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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