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Riding Quick Facts |
Demographic Profile
2006 population: 122,614
2001-2006 population change: +12.1%
Visible Minority: 41.4%
Median Household Income: $70,979
Rented: % 16.9%, versus owned: % 83.1%
University educated: 36.1%
Source: Statistics Canada; The Statistical Guide to the 2007 Ontario Provincial Election How long has the riding existed? This is a new riding, roughly encompasses the municipal boundaries of Richmond Hill, created as a result of redistribution and growth in York Region. Voting patterns: In recent history, the area has swung toward the Liberals. Liberal Bryon Wilfert defeated Conservative Pete Merrifield in 2006 to win his fourth term while Liberal Maurizio Bevilacqua won in York North in 1988 and 1993. He won again the last time around in the new Vaughan riding. Trivia: The riding exemplifies the Canadian dream for newcomers to Canada: The three major parties' candidates came to Canada as immigrants, put down roots with families and have been successful in their careers. William Lyon Mackenzie King was elected in York North in 1917 and also held the seat from 1921 to 1926. Issues: Like all other GTA municipalities, Richmond Hill is struggling with growth issues, while at the same time seeking to improve services, particularly public transit. |
| Richmond Hill Riding |
Candidates in this riding
Dowsett
NDP
Leung
CON
Marando
GRN
Wilfert
LIB
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| Click here to view issue responses from Richmond Hill riding candidates |
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| Emotional roller-coaster ends on high for Wilfert |
 Within a few short, emotional hours, Liberal candidate Bryon Wilfert went from his ailing mother’s bedside to a podium at the Sheraton Parkway Hotel celebrating his victory this election night. Elected for the fifth straight federal election, Mr. Wilfert won by ... » read story
Adam Mc Lean, Staff Writer
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| Richmond Hill Tories encouraged by voter turnout
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The bottles of Niagara region wine remain on ice and the numerous platters of food were sealed at Conservative candidate Chungsen Leung’s campaign office, as he and his supporters eagerly awaited poll results to pour in as polls closed. But, if the spread laid ... » read story
Adam Mc Lean, Staff Writer
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| Wilfert may miss own election night party |
| Sick mom "priority" for incumbent |
Just hours before the polls close on the 2008 federal election and candidates are wringing their hands in expectation, Richmond Hill incumbent Bryon Wilfert is proof that family comes first, even on this most important of nights. Mr. Wilfert is at the Markham ... » read story
Adam Mc Lean
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| Party's in gear for Richmond Hill NDP candidate |
 If you happen to be Archibald's Pub and notice a party for the New Democrats in tonight's election, tug on the arm of Richmond Hill candidate Wess Dowsett, and you might be able to score a free pint. Speaking to Mr. Dowsett from the pub where he hopes to celebrate ... » read story
Adam Mc Lean
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| Green candidate writes university test on voting day |
For 21-year-old University of Toronto student and Green Party candidate Dylan Marando of Richmond Hill, there is the anxiety of waiting for election results tonight, but he sounds relaxed considering the real pressure he faced this morning in class. While other ... » read story
Adam Mc Lean
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| PM broke promise by calling election: NDP |
When you speak to New Democratic Party Richmond Hill MP candidate Wess Dowsett, you get the sense that he sees himself as a man of the people. After all, he refers to being president of the John Fitzpatrick Steelworkers Housing Co-op where he lives as a hobby that ... » read story
Adam Mc Lean
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| Youth gets green light from environment party |
As green as the button on his collar. This may be the first impression of many voters when they see Dylan Marando approach a microphone to share his political vision. Though he is only 21, the Green Party’s Richmond Hill riding candidate for this October’s ... » read story
Adam Mc Lean
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| Candidate hopes wind of change blows his way |
If you think all politicians do is blow hot air, then Conservative candidate Chungsen Leung is your man, in a kilt no less. The 58-year-old father and part-time bagpiper is running for MP in the Richmond Hill riding under the Conservative Party ticket and he will ... » read story
Adam Mc Lean
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| New Canadian vote key to Richmond Hill race |
Richmond Hill has also been Liberal for some time, with MP Bryon Wilfert beating former local councillor Joe DiPaola by more than 10,000 votes last time out. After 11 years in Ottawa, Mr. Wilfert has remained involved in his community, speaking in the House on ... » read story
David Fleischer
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