Results, Ridings and Candidates
Vancouver Island North
2008 Results
| Party | Candidate | Votes | Vote Share (%) | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Updated: Nov. 7, 2008 5:00 PM EST | 298/298 polls | |||
| CON | John Duncan | 26,166 | 45.78 |
Elected |
| NDP | Catherine Bell | 23,681 | 41.43 |
|
| GRN | Philip Stone | 4,563 | 7.98 |
|
| LIB | Geoff Fleischer | 2,391 | 4.18 |
|
| IND | Jason Draper | 361 | 0.63 |
|
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 »- John Duncan
- Philip Stone
- Jason Draper
- Geoff Fleischer
- Catherine Bell (Incumbent)
John Duncan
Party: Conservative Party of Canada
Birthdate: Dec. 19, 1948
Age: 59
Birthplace: Winnipeg
Education: Holds a B.Sc. in forestry from the University of British Columbia.
Profession: Forester, politician
Marital Status: Married
Name of Spouse: Mary
Children: Three - Adrienne, Ian and Natalie
Career Background: From 1976 to 1993, was a divisional forester and contract supervisor for MacMillan Bloedel on Vancouver Island and the Queen Charlotte Islands. Was also president of the Queen Charlotte Islands Chamber of Commerce, and is founding president of the Port Clements Historical Society.
Electoral History
Municipal: From 1982 through 1983, served as alderman for Ucluelet Village council.
Federal: Elected in North Island-Powell River in 1993; elected in Vancouver Island North in 1997, 2000 and 2004; ran unsuccessfully for re-election in 2006.
Mailing address:
3-2401 Cliffe Avenue - unit 377
Courtenay, B.C.
V9N 2L5
Contact information:
Telephone: 250.338.2215
Philip Stone
Party: Green Party of Canada
Birthdate: Dec. 5, 1965
Age: 42
Birthplace: Cambridge, U.K.
Profession: Publisher
Children: Two daughters
Career Background: Has taught courses for the North Island College’s tourism and hospitality program. Editor of the biweekly news magazine the Discovery Islander, does freelance graphic design and marketing along with an ongoing series of guidebooks to adventure recreation on the B.C. coast and Strathcona Park mountains.
Community Activities: Instructed with Strathcona Park Lodge’s Canadian Outdoor Leadership Training program between 1988 and 1993. Served on the Campbell River tourism marketing committee, the board of the Discovery Islands Chamber of Commerce and the board of the Quadra Children’s Centre. Serves on the Strathcona Park Public Advisory Committee, and the Quadra Island Community Association.
Electoral History
Provincial: Defeated in the 2005 election.
Mailing address:
Box 280
Quathiaski Cove B.C.
Contact information:
Telephone: 250-285-2234
Jason Draper
Party: Independent
Birthdate: May 8, 1969
Age: 39
Birthplace: Edmonton
Education: Graduated as a civil engineering technologist from Camosun College in Victoria.
Profession: Entrepreneur
Marital Status: Married
Name of Spouse: Michelle
Children: Seven - Ammon, Caleb, Jonah, Lucas, Timandra, Rebekah and Gideon
Career Background: Has run three businesses over the last 15 years.
Community Activities: Involved in scouting and as a coach of basketball, soccer, hockey and T-ball.
Mailing address:
P.O. Box 3624
Courtenay, B.C.
V9N 6Z8
Contact information:
Telephone: 250-792-2352
jason@independentpartycanada.com
www.independentpartycanada.com
Geoff Fleischer
Party: Liberal Party of Canada
Birthplace: Port Hardy, B.C.
Education: Bachelor's degree in political science at the University of Victoria
Career Background: Has worked on an oyster farm, as a house framer, a tree planter and a lifeguard.
Mailing address:
484 Lazo Rd.
Comox, B.C.
V9M 3V1
Contact information:
Telephone: 250-813-0968
Catherine Bell
Party: New Democratic Party of Canada
Education: Took courses at North Island College.
Profession: Cook
Marital Status: Partner
Name of Partner: Roger
Children: Two grown sons
Career Background: Former vice-president of the B.C. Government and Service Employees Union.
Community Activities: Member of the Social Planning and Research Council of B.C.; served on the social justice committee of the B.C. Federation of Labour. A member and volunteer with the World Community Development Education Society, Co-Development Canada, the Comox Valley Coalition to Save Social Programs and the Comox Valley Women to Women Global Strategies.
Electoral History
Federal: Defeated in Vancouver Island North in 2004. Elected in 2006.
Political History
Committee: Vice-chair of the Natural Resources Committee.
Caucus: Member of the New Democratic Party of Canada Caucus.
Mailing addresses:201- 1025 Cliffe Ave.
Courtenay, B.C.
V9N 2J9
1121 Cedar St.
Campbell River, B.C.
V9W 2W4
Contact information:
Courtenay Office: 250-334-3878
Campbell River Office: 250-287-1027
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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