Summary: Conservative MP Paul Calandra has represented this area for the former riding of Oak Ridges-Markham since 2008. He is seeking re-election in this new riding.
Boundaries: This riding includes the eastern portion of Markham, as well as the town of Whitchurch-Stouffville. These areas were formerly represented by Markham-Unionville and Oak Ridges-Markham.
Last Election: If this riding existed in 2011, the Conservatives would have earned 50.5 per cent of the vote, followed by the Liberals with 29.0 per cent.
History: Oak Ridges-Markham, which makes up the lion’s share of this new riding, was Liberal from 2004 until 2008, when Calandra was elected. Markham-Unionville, which contributed only a small portion of this new riding, has elected Liberal John McCallum in every election since 2004.
Candidates
Conservative: Paul Calandra, MP since 2008
NDP: Gregory Hines, small business owner, community support worker
Liberal: Jane Philpott, doctor
Green: Myles O’Brien, municipal civil servant