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Oak Ridges - Markham

2008 Results

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Paul Calandra
Richard Taylor
Lui Temelkovski (Incumbent)
Andy Arifin

Paul Calandra

Party: Conservative Party of Canada

Education: Attended university

Marital Status: Married

Name of Spouse: Melanie

Children: Natalie

Career Background: Currently works as a commercial insurance broker in York Region. Opened and operated two small businesses and managed a commercial, residential and agricultural real estate portfolio. In 1995 served as Chief of Staff to Ontario MPP Steve Gilchrist.

Community Activities: Served as a member on the boards of the Toronto Children's Safety Village, the Integrated Shoreline Management Plan, the Manson Environmental Review Committee, Highland Creek Heritage Day Advisory Committee and Oak Ridges Trail Association.

Political History

Party: Member of the board of the Oak-Ridges Markham Conservative Association and is president of the Oak Ridges-Markham Provincial PC Association.

Mailing address:

12401 Hwy 48

Stouffville, Ont.

L4A 7X5

Contact information:

Telephone: 416-710-3616

paul@paulcalandra.com

paulcalandra.com

Richard Taylor

Party: Green Party of Canada

Education: Has a bachelor of applied science in chemical engineering (environmental systems specialty).

Marital Status: Married

Name of Spouse: Marni Schecter

Children: Three - Lindsay, James and Taliesin

Career Background: Worked 26 years for Stelco Inc. and progressed to an executive position as the head of a wholly owned subsidiary in Richmond Hill, Ont. In 2004 set up his own consultancy company providing governance systems to boards of directors. Is currently employed by Teeger Schiller Inc., helping clients to identify and claim scientific research and experimental development tax credits.

Community Activities: Ten years volunteering with the Richmond Hill Chamber of Commerce; was chair of the board for two years. Involved in the victim crisis and referral program with the Ontario Provincial Police. Has held coaching positions for minor sports.

Contact information:

Telephone: 905-508-0264

richard.taylor@greenparty.ca

www.votetaylor.ca

Lui Temelkovski

Party: Liberal Party of Canada

Birthdate: Oct. 4, 1954

Age: 54

Birthplace: Macedonia

Education: BA, McMaster University

Profession: Salesman

Marital Status: Married

Name of Spouse: Loretta

Children: Alexander, Tanya, Sandy and Christian

Career Background: Prior to his election, he was employed with Freedom 55 Financial. He began his career with London Life in 1984 as a sales adviser and progressively moved towards his current position as director of advisor development with Freedom 55 Financial. Member of the Markham Board of Trade.

Community Activities: Member of the Ontario Advisory Council on Multiculturalism and Citizenship advising the Ontario Government on issues related to multiculturalism. Helped in the creation of local youth soccer league.

Electoral History

Federal: Elected in Oak Ridges-Markham in 2004 and 2006.

Political History

Committee: Vice-chair: International Trade and subcommittee on Agenda and Procedure. Member: International Trade, Liaison, and subcommittee on Agenda and Procedure. Former member: Citizenship and Immigration, subcommittee on Agenda and Procedure, and Library of Parliament. Former co-chair: of the Library of Parliament and subcommittee on Agenda and Procedure.

Caucus: Member of the Liberal caucus. Former critic for Public Works and Government Services.

Contact information:

luitemelkovski.ca