Results, Ridings and Candidates
Trinity - Spadina
2008 Results
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View these results in the interactive map »- Christine McGirr
- Stephen LaFrenie
- Carlos Santos Almeida
- Val Illie
- Christine Innes
- Chester Brown
- Olivia Chow (Incumbent)
Christine McGirr
Party: Conservative Party of Canada
Birthplace: Toronto
Education: BA from the University of Western Ontario, MBA from Athabasca University and currently pursuing her doctorate.
Profession: Corporate analyst
Marital Status: Married
Name of Spouse: Michael McLafferty
Children: Three sons
Career Background: Owns a consulting firm.
Community Activities: Member of the allocations committee for the United Way.
Mailing address:
829 Bloor St. W
Toronto, Ont.
M6G 1M1
Contact information:
Stephen LaFrenie
Party: Green Party of Canada
Age: 50
Profession: Performer and teacher
Career Background: Founded Graphic Mime Theatre in 1985 and was artistic director for 12 years. Has performed and taught across Canada and the U.S., and in Spain, Australia, France, Hungary, Jamaica and Haiti. Has over a decade of experience working in international development.
Community Activities: Is a volunteer at the St. Felix Centre, a non-profit community centre in Trinity-Spadina. Is a member of the board of directors and long-time volunteer with the charity Third World Awareness, and has traveled to Haiti and Jamaica to supervise development projects, including the construction and support of several schools. Is also a volunteer with the Toronto Haiti Action Committee and the Trinity–Spadina chapter of Make Poverty History.
Contact information:
Val Illie
Party: Independent
Year of Birth: 1976
Age: 31
Birthplace: Romania
Education: Bachelor of business administration from the Academy of Economic Studies in Bucharest, Romania, master of science from the University of Greenwich in London, U.K., and master of business administration from the University of Toronto.
Profession: Managing consultant
Career Background: Currently works for Hydro One. Worked for the Romanian Press Club after receiving his first degree.
Community Activities: Former member of the non-profit Pro-Democracy Association in Romania.
Mailing address:
904-195 Saint Patrick St.
Toronto, Ont.
M5T 2Y8
Contact information:
Telephone: 416-939-5960
Christine Innes
Party: Liberal Party of Canada
Birthplace: Statford, Ont.
Education: Graduated from Osgoode Law School in 1990.
Profession: Lawyer
Marital Status: Married
Name of Spouse: Tony Ianno
Children: Four - Rebecca, Stephanie, Jason and Michael
Career Background: Joined the Toronto firm Fraser Milner Casgrain after graduation.
Community Activities: Is a supporter of and fundraiser for the Alexandra Park Community Centre and has been an active member of her church for many years. Has also been a member of the Annex Residents Association and the Parents Association Executive.
Contact information:
Telephone: 416-591-8669
Chester Brown
Party: Libertarian Party of Canada
Birthdate: May 16, 1960
Age: 48
Birthplace: Montreal
Profession: Cartoonist
Career Background: First published at age 12 by local newspaper. Started his career by self-publishing work, then through Vortex Comics. Currently publishes his work through Drawn and Quarterly. His most recent works include a graphic-novel biography of Louis Riel.
Olivia Chow
Party: New Democratic Party of Canada
Birthplace: Hong Kong
Education: Honours BA in fine arts from the University of Guelph.
Marital Status: Married
Name of Spouse: Jack Layton
Children: Two - Sarah and Michael
Career Background: Served with several social service agencies. Assistant to Trinity Spadina MP Dan Heap (NDP) in 1981. Worked for two public school trustees, before being elected a trustee. Between 1995 and 2002, was a lecturer at George Brown College in the counselling and advocacy for assaulted women and children program.
Community Activities: As a sculptor has donated work in support of various charities. Board Member: Toronto Community Housing Corp, Toronto Public Library, Art Gallery of Ontario, Harbourfront Centre, Scadding Court Community Centre, Association of Municipalities of Ontario.
Electoral History
Municipal: Elected public school trustee for Toronto Board of Education in 1985. Metro councillor for the Downtown Ward from 1991 to 2005. In 1998, was named Toronto's Children and Youth Advocate. Was a member of the city's Budget Committee from 1994 to 2003. Current chair of Community Services Committee and Children and Youth Action Committee; current co-chair, Toronto Cycling Committee. Resigned from Metro Toronto Council to run in the 2006 general election.
Federal: Elected in this riding in the 2006 general election
Political History
Committee: Member of the committees on Citizenship and Immigration; Human Resources, Social Development and the Status of Persons with Disabilities; Status of Women; and Transport, Infrastructure and Communities.
Caucus: Member of the NDP Caucus.
Contact information:
Telephone: 416-201-0033
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