John Duncan (Canadian politician)

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2015 Canadian federal election: Courtenay—Alberni
John Duncan
PC
Chief Government Whip
In office
July 15, 2013 4 August 2015
PartyCandidateVotes%±%Expenditures
New Democratic Gord Johns 26,58238.06-2.66$124,072.44
Conservative John Duncan 19,71428.22-16.66$92,251.34
Liberal Carrie Powell-Davidson15,21221.78+15.06$32,002.88
Green Glenn Sollitt8,20111.74+4.89$124,891.17
Marxist–Leninist Barbara Biley1400.20
Total valid votes/expense limit69,84999.74 $231,958.67
Total rejected ballots1850.26
Turnout70,03475.90
Eligible voters92,266
New Democratic notional gain from Conservative Swing -7.00
This riding was created from Nanaimo—Alberni and Vancouver Island North, both of which elected a Conservative candidate in the last election. John Duncan was the incumbent from Vancouver Island North.
Source: Elections Canada [13] [14] [15]
2011 Canadian federal election : Vancouver Island North
PartyCandidateVotes%±%
Conservative John Duncan27,20646.11+0.33
New Democratic Ronna-Rae Leonard 25,37943.01+1.58
Liberal Mike Holland3,0185.11+0.93
Green Sue Moen2,9955.08-2.90
Independent Jason Draper3040.52-0.11
Marxist–Leninist Frank Martin570.10
Total valid votes/Expense limit59,003100.0  
Total rejected ballots1870.32
Turnout59,19066.39
Eligible voters89,150
Conservative hold Swing -0.62
2008 Canadian federal election : Vancouver Island North
PartyCandidateVotes%±%Expenditures
Conservative John Duncan26,16645.78+5.17$76,173
New Democratic Catherine J. Bell 23,68141.43-0.29$80,622
Green Philip Stone4,5637.98+3.14$12,309
Liberal Geoff Fleischer2,3914.18-8.65$2,026
Independent Jason Draper3610.63
Total valid votes/Expense limit57,162100.0   $171,130
Conservative gain from New Democratic Swing +2.73
2006 Canadian federal election : Vancouver Island North
PartyCandidateVotes%±%Expenditures
New Democratic Catherine J. Bell 23,56141.72+7.23$80,265
Conservative John Duncan22,93140.61+5.20$91,651
Liberal Jim Mitchell7,24312.83-8.62$28,226
Green Michael Mascall2,7354.84-3.58$8,685
Total valid votes56,470100.0  
New Democratic gain from Conservative Swing +1.02
2004 Canadian federal election : Vancouver Island North
PartyCandidateVotes%±%Expenditures
Conservative John Duncan18,73335.41-15.62$47,274
New Democratic Catherine J. Bell 18,25034.49+22.78$43,372
Liberal Noor Ahmed11,35221.45-3.39$78,890
Green Pam Munroe4,4568.42+3.22$26,376
Marxist–Leninist Jack East1110.20+0.02
Total valid votes52,902100.0  
Total rejected ballots1360.26+0.01
Turnout53,03865.79+1.31
Conservative hold Swing -19.20
Change for the Conservatives is based on the combined total of the Canadian Alliance and the Progressive Conservatives.
2000 Canadian federal election : Vancouver Island North
PartyCandidateVotes%±%Expenditures
Alliance John Duncan24,84451.03+3.49$42,203
Liberal Daniel P. Smith12,09224.84+3.92$52,728
New Democratic Alex Turner5,70111.71-11.57$10,377
Progressive Conservative David R. Tingley2,9976.15+2.71$33
Green Pam Munroe2,5325.20+1.95$6,295
Independent John Krell2160.44
Natural Law Nancy More2050.42-0.03
Marxist–Leninist Jack East920.18$90
Total valid votes48,679100.0  
Total rejected ballots1310.27-0.07
Turnout48,81064.48+0.12
Alliance hold Swing -0.22
Change for the Canadian Alliance is based on the 1997 results of the Reform Party.
1997 Canadian federal election : Vancouver Island North
PartyCandidateVotes%Expenditures
Reform John Duncan22,76947.54$31,625
New Democratic Gilbert Popovich11,15223.28$60,126
Liberal David Durrant10,02420.92$14,397
Progressive Conservative Dave Tingley1,6503.44$3,659
Green Hazel Lennox1,5593.25
Christian Heritage John Krell5221.08$2,001
Natural Law Nancy More2180.45
Total valid votes47,894100.0  
Total rejected ballots1610.34
Turnout48,05564.36
This riding was created from Comox—Alberni and North Island—Powell River, both of which elected a Reform candidate in the previous election. John Duncan was the incumbent from North Island—Powell River.
1993 Canadian federal election : North Island—Powell River
PartyCandidateVotes%±%
Reform John Duncan 18,25539.31+37.63
Liberal Al Huddlestan11,87725.57+9.46
New Democratic Raymond Skelly 7,79416.78−35.24
Progressive Conservative Mark von Schellwitz3,6827.93−16.49
National Mark A. Grenier3,4087.34
Green Michael Mascall1,0152.19+0.97
Natural Law Wayne A. Melvin2540.55
Canada Party James Peter Turner1590.34
Total valid votes46,444100.0  
Reform gain from New Democratic Swing +14.08

References

  1. "Aboriginal Affairs Minister John Duncan resigns from cabinet". CBC News. February 15, 2013. Retrieved 2015-06-29.
  2. "Canada Votes 2008 – Vancouver Island North". CBC News. Retrieved 2015-06-29.
  3. "North Vancouver Island MP John Duncan accused of taping NDP caucus call". CanWest News. December 2, 2008. Archived from the original on September 17, 2015. Retrieved 2015-06-29.
  4. Duncan accused by NDP. BCLocalNews. December 2, 2008. Archived December 6, 2008, at the Wayback Machine
  5. "B.C.'s Duncan named Indian Affairs minister". CBC News. August 6, 2010. Retrieved 2015-06-29.
  6. "Indigenous leaders, activists raise concerns about John Duncan's track record".
  7. "John Baird says he'll be a 'pussycat' in new post". CTV News. August 6, 2010. Archived from the original on October 21, 2012. Retrieved 2018-05-11.
  8. "As protests swell, Attawapiskat chief stands firm on hunger strike". The Globe and Mail. December 26, 2012. Retrieved 2015-06-29.
  9. "John Duncan resigns as Minister of Aboriginal Affairs over 2011 reference letter". Global News. February 15, 2013. Retrieved 2015-06-29.
  10. "James Moore the right man for the job as aboriginal affairs minister, fellow MP says". The Vancouver Sun. Retrieved 16 February 2013.
  11. "Stephen Harper's new cabinet features new blood, more women and maintains economic team". Ottawa Citizen. July 15, 2013. Retrieved 2015-06-29.
  12. "Harper adds 8 new faces in major cabinet shakeup". CBC News. July 15, 2013. Retrieved 2015-06-29.
  13. Elections Canada – Confirmed candidates for Courtenay—Alberni, 30 September 2015
  14. Official Voting Results - Courtenay—Alberni
  15. "Elections Canada – Preliminary Election Expenses Limits for Candidates". Archived from the original on August 15, 2015.
28th Ministry – Cabinet of Stephen Harper
Cabinet posts (2)
PredecessorOfficeSuccessor
 Minister of State
20132015
(NB: no portfolio specified - while Chief Government Whip)
 
Chuck Strahl Minister of Aboriginal Affairs and Northern Development
2010–2013
James Moore
Special Parliamentary Responsibilities
PredecessorTitleSuccessor
Gordon O'Connor Chief Government Whip
20132015
Andrew Leslie