Results, Ridings and Candidates
Sault Ste. Marie
2008 Results
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Party: Conservative Party of Canada
Birthplace: Richards Landing, Ont.
Profession: CEO of the Algoma Mutual Insurance Co.
Marital Status: Married
Name of Spouse: Laura
Children: Three boys
Career Background: Served for 31 years in both the regular and reserve components of the Canadian Army, reaching the rank of Colonel.
Contact information:
Phone: 705-942-1910
Cory McLeod
Party: First Peoples National Party of Canada
Community Activities: A well-known organizer within the local Anishinabek community.
Electoral History
Municipal: Serves as councillor of the Missanabie Cree First Nations.
Contact information:
Telephone: 705-946-9814
Luke Macmichael
Party: Green Party of Canada
Education: Bachelor of science in computer engineering, Queen's University
Profession: Human resources representative, Essar Steel Algoma Inc.
Children: Three children
Community Activities: Involved in volunteer organizations OneChange and Katimavik.
Contact information:
Phone: 705-253-4280
Paul Bichler
Party: Liberal Party of Canada
Education: Degree in finance and economics, Lake Superior State University.
Profession: Entrepreneur; partner and co-founder of the Eco Laundry Room, an eco-friendly laundromat.
Career Background: Was a manager of financial and accounting recruitment for an executive recruitment firm. Also worked in South Korea for four years as a communication specialist for Hyundai, Kia, Citigroup and Samsung.
Mailing address:
238 Queen St. E., Unit 30-32
Sault Ste. Marie, Ont.
P6A 1Y7
Contact information:
Phone: 705-251-2009
Mike Taffarel
Party: Marxist-Leninist Party of Canada
Age: 56
Profession: Steelworker
Marital Status: Married
Children: Four
Career Background: A 30-year veteran of Essar Steel Algoma, where he is currently employed as a mechanical maintenance technician in the plate and strip department.
Community Activities: A member of local 2251 of the United Steelworkers.
Electoral History
Federal: Ran unsuccessfully in this riding in 2004 and 2006.
Contact information:
Telephone: 705-256-5568
Tony Martin
Party: New Democratic Party of Canada
Birthdate: Aug. 31, 1948
Age: 60
Birthplace: Ireland
Education: Attended Boston College and Laurentian University.
Marital Status: Married
Name of Spouse: Anna
Children: Four children
Career Background: Former community development and recreational programer for adolescents, disadvantaged groups and seniors. Owner and general manager of Transcend Homes, a worker co-op.
Community Activities: Member of the Social Planning Council in Sault Ste. Marie. Founder and co-ordinator of the Sault Ste. Marie Soup Kitchen. Director of the Association for Mentally Retarded in Elliot Lake.
Electoral History
Municipal: Trustee for North district, Elliot Lake and Sault Ste. Marie and district R.C. separate school boards.
Provincial: Elected in Sault Ste. Marie in 1990, 1995 and 1999. Defeated in 2003.
Federal: Elected in this riding in 2004, re-elected in 2006.
Political History
Committee: Member of the committees on Human Resources, Social Development and the Status of Persons with Disabilities.
Caucus: Member of the NDP Caucus.
Mailing address:
826 Queen St. E
Sault Ste. Marie, Ont.
P6A 2B2
Contact information:
Telephone: 705-942-5812
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