Seventy-one independent and non-affiliated candidates contested the 2008 Canadian federal election in different ridings across the country. Of these, two were elected: André Arthur in Portneuf—Jacques-Cartier, Quebec, and Bill Casey in Cumberland—Colchester—Musquodoboit Valley, Nova Scotia. Both had parliamentary experience: Arthur was first elected in 2006 as an independent, while Casey had served as a Progressive Conservative and Conservative Member of Parliament (MP) for many years before leaving the party due to policy differences.
Candidates
Quebec (incomplete)
Riding
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Candidate's Name
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Gender
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Residence
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Occupation
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Votes
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%
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Rank
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Notes
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| Renfrew—Nipissing—Pembroke
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Denis Gagné
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M
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Farmer[1]
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293
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0.62
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5th
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Gagné supported a guaranteed annual income and toll roads.[2]
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References
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