Results, Ridings and Candidates
Nipissing - Timiskaming
2008 Results
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View these results in the interactive map »- Andrew Moulden
- Joe Sinicrope
- Craig Bridges
- Anthony Rota (Incumbent)
- Dianna Allen
Andrew Moulden
Party: Canadian Action Party
Birthdate: Nov. 12, 1964
Age: 43
Birthplace: Saint John, N.B.
Education: BA (Cum Laude) from Nipissing University, North Bay, Ont. MA in human and child development, Laurentian University, Sudbury, Ont. MD – McMaster University, Hamilton, Ont. Ph.D. – University of Ottawa, in clinical/experimental neuropsychology. Certificate in cognitive neuroscience specialization – University of Ottawa.
Profession: Physician-Neuroscientist, entrepreneur
Marital Status: Single
Career Background: Has received over 27 awards for biomedical research, clinical, teaching and academic excellence. Has served on boards of directors of organized medicine in Canada, resident editor for the Ontario Psychiatric Association, and has been deeply committed to improving the health-care system in Canada simultaneously with rallying an international team of biomedical experts and health-care practitioners to bring new, non-prescription health-care treatments and choices to the Canadian people. Is president & CEO of his own medical devices corporation, CNAPS Medical Devices Inc., and has invented new non-invasive medical imaging technologies.
Community Activities: Does pro-bono medical legal case reviews for families adversely affected by medical practices and products; advocacy for the Canadian Natural Health Coalition and Traditional Chinese Medicine Practitioners; international radio and television public education on health and wellness.
Contact information:
Telephone: 705-498-6284
Joe Sinicrope
Party: Conservative Party of Canada
Birthdate: Date
Age: 45
Birthplace: North Bay, Ont.
Education: BA from York University, law degree from Osgoode Hall Law School
Profession: Lawyer
Marital Status: Married
Name of Spouse: Pauline
Children: Six
Career Background: Began practising law in North Bay in 1990, and was the assistant federal Crown, prosecuting drug offences for two and a half years. Then started his own legal practice.
Community Activities: Former member of the North Bay Committee on Violence Against Women and the Waste Resources Advisory Committee. Currently a member of the local Italian Canadian Club, Davedi Club and Rotary Club. Is a fourth-degree member of the Knights of Columbus and serves on the executive of the Holy Name Church Council. Also a former member of Holy Name Church’s Trillium Board, North Bay’s Right to Life Board and the Kiwanis Club.
Mailing address:
495 Main St. W
North Bay, Ont.
P1B 2V3
Contact information:
Craig Bridges
Party: Green Party of Canada
Education: Has a bachelor’s degree in economics and a master’s degree in environmental studies.
Profession: Environmentalist, teacher, businessman
Marital Status: Married
Children: Two
Community Activities: Has served as executive director of Big Brothers, and also as executive director of the Volunteer Centre of the Blue Sky Region.
Contact information:
Anthony Rota
Party: Liberal Party of Canada
Birthdate: May 15, 1961
Age: 47
Birthplace: North Bay, Ont.
Education: Diploma in finance, Algonquin College; BA in political science, Wilfrid Laurier University; MBA, University of Ottawa
Profession: Businessman
Career Background: Worked in the private sector as an entrepreneur in finance, real estate and retail. Has worked with the Canadian Technology Network (CTN) in Ottawa, where he was responsible for network development. He has also served in the Toronto offices of Industrial Research Assistance Program (IRAP) as regional operations manager. Worked with the National Research Council of Canada where he spearheaded the international arm of the IRAP Ontario. Was the innovation network advisor for northern Ontario with the Canadian Technology Network, 1999 to 2004.
Community Activities: President of the North Bay and District Chamber of Commerce. First vice-president of North Eastern Ontario Chamber of Commerce. Founding member of the North Bay economic development commission. Member of the Board of Governors of Nipissing University where he served as chair of plant and property. Founding member of the Air Base Properties Corporation.
Electoral History
Municipal: Former member of council for the City of North Bay. Served as chair of Planning and Economic Development.
Federal: Elected in this riding in the 2004 and 2006 general elections.
Political History
Committee: Vice-chair Veterans Affairs; member of Environment and Sustainable Development.
Caucus: Member of the Liberal caucus.
Contact information:
Dianna Allen
Party: New Democratic Party of Canada
Birthdate: April 12, 1950
Age: 58
Birthplace: Alliston, Ont.
Education: Has a BA in history and sociology and a master's degree in library sciences from the University of Toronto. Currently working on a master's degree in divinity and spirituality, University of Toronto. Has studied nursing at the Atkinson School of Nursing.
Profession: Small business owner
Marital Status: Married
Name of Spouse: Doug
Children: One
Career Background: For over 20 years was a critical-care nurse and nursing supervisor. Worked for Doctors Without Borders as a researcher for the Access to Essential Medicines campaign. Was a quality analyst in special projects and risk management for the Hospital for Sick Children, Toronto. Held various positions at a pharmaceutical company, including research analyst, health-care information technology co-ordinator and information analyst. Did background research, community liaison/outreach, planning and communications for a homelessness resource centre in Toronto. Was a copy editor for various publications including Pain Medicine and Mother of All Baby Books. Currently owns and operates the Blackwater Guest House bed & breakfast in McKellar, Ont.
Community Activities: Is a member of the McKellar library board; active at Trinity Anglican Church, Parry Sound, as webmaster, lay reader, writers' group facilitator and representative on PWRDF, the Anglican Church's relief and development agency. Active at the Church of the Holy Trinity in personnel, nurturing and social justice committees. Submitted report on research misconduct in public/private health care to the Romanow commission. Was a letter writer for Amnesty International. Has done lay pastoral work at Princess Margaret Hospital and ecumenical services at the Centre for Addiction and Mental Health. Did research and advocacy work for the Centre for Equality Rights in Accommodation. Remains an active volunteer at the Stockey Centre for the arts.
Political History
Mailing address:
P.O. Box 274
North Bay, Ont.
P1B 1H0
Contact information:
Telephone: 705-476-9534
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