“¢ 2008 Election Results: Conservative Laurie Hawn
“¢ This is an urban riding with a 22% immigrant population and 7% are aboriginal
“¢ 75% speak English followed by 2% French and 1.5% German
“¢ Renters outweigh home owners in the riding by 57%
“¢ 24% of the residents hold a university degree or certificate
“¢ Service sector, including those that provide service to the petroleum industry are major employers in the riding
“¢ Manufacturing and construction are also significant sources of employment
“¢ Average family income: $79,493
“¢ Unemployment rate: 5.1%
“¢ Population: 120,326
“¢ In 2008, Conservative Laurie Hawn defeated Liberal Jim Wachowich by 9,884 votes
“¢ Liberal Anne McLellan held the riding from 1993-2004 and under the Martin government served as deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Public Safety and Emergency Preparedness
“¢ In 2004 McLellan lost to Conservative Laurie Hawn by 721 votes
“¢ Since 2004, the riding has been held by Conservative Laurie Hawn
Candidates:
Lewis Cardinal, NDP
Laurie Hawn, Conservative (Incumbent)
Mary MacDonald, Liberal
David Parker, Green
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