Results, Ridings and Candidates
Delta - Richmond East
2008 Results
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View these results in the interactive map »- John Cummins (Incumbent)
- Matthew Laine
- Dana Miller
- Szilvia Barna
John Cummins
Party: Conservative Party of Canada
Birthdate: March 12, 1942
Age: 66
Birthplace: Georgetown, Ont.
Education: Holds a bachelor's degree from the University of Western Ontario and a master's from the University of British Columbia
Profession: Commercial fisherman
Marital Status: Married
Name of Spouse: Sue
Children: Son Martin and daughter Carolyn; stepdaughters Kristina and Erin
Career Background: He taught school in the Northwest Territories, Alberta and British Columbia. He has owned and operated commercial fishing boats in B.C. for over 20 years. He has worked in the oil patch in Alberta; was underground during the construction of the Bennett Dam in Northern B.C.; and in paper coating mills and various manufacturing industries in Ontario.
Electoral History
Federal: Defeated in Delta in 1988; elected in 1993. Elected in Delta-South Richmond in 1997 and 2000. Elected in Delta-Richmond East in 2004 and 2006.
Political History
Committee: Was appointed to critic of Fisheries and Oceans committee twice. Appointed to Veterans Affairs committee in 2007.
Caucus: Former party critic for Fisheries and Oceans. Member of the Conservative Party Caucus.
Contact information:
Number 1: 604-515-5505
Matthew Laine
Party: Green Party of Canada
Age: 25
Education: BA in political science from Trinity Western University.
Profession: Employed by a shipping and receiving company.
Contact information:
Telephone: 778-881-1411
Dana Miller
Party: Liberal Party of Canada
Age: 38
Birthplace: Alberta
Education: In May 2007 graduated with distinction in her diploma program in public relations. Is currently completing her associate degree in political science.
Profession: Entrepreneur
Career Background: Owns a writing company, Write Entertainment. Has worked in the health care field in employment support, training and personal development for people with disabilities
Community Activities: Has been a volunteer and advocate for numerous organizations such as UNICEF, World Vision, Amnesty International, PETA, Disabled Sailing Association, B.C. Persons Living With Aids, Falun Gong, breast cancer, leukemia, World Wildlife Federation, Burns Bog and DRS Earthwise.
Electoral History
Federal: Ran unsuccessfully in Delta-Richmond East in the 2004 general election.
Contact information:
Telephone: 604-940-4779
Szilvia Barna
Party: New Democratic Party of Canada
Birthplace: Hungary
Education: BA from the University of Humanities in Hungary and pursued business studies at Hungary’s University of International Trade. Marketing degree from Robert Morris College in Pittsburgh.
Marital Status: Married
Name of Spouse: Adam
Children: Two
Career Background: Worked for international firms as an interpreter and as a marketing specialist.
Community Activities: Involved with Delta environmental groups, such as the Spirit of Delta. Supporter of the fight to preserve Burns Bog.
Contact information:
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