Philip Toone

Philip Toone (born 1965) is a Canadian politician, who was elected to the House of Commons of Canada in the 2011 election.

Philip Toone
Philip Toone's office in Gaspé.
Member of the Canadian Parliament
for Gaspésie—Îles-de-la-Madeleine
In office
May 2, 2011 – August 4, 2015
Preceded byRaynald Blais
Succeeded byDiane Lebouthillier
Personal details
Born1965 (age 55–56)
Ottawa, Ontario, Canada
Political partyNew Democratic Party
ResidenceMaria, Quebec, Canada
Professionteacher

Early life

Philip Toone was born in Ottawa in 1965. He currently resides in Maria, Quebec, with his partner of 13 years.[1] His former occupation was that of a teacher and notary.

Political career

Toone ran for a seat to the Canadian House of Commons in the 2004 Canadian federal election. He was defeated finishing in fifth place losing to incumbent Raynald Blais in the electoral district of Gaspésie—Îles-de-la-Madeleine. He ran for a second time in the 2011 Canadian federal election and won.[2]

He was one of five openly gay candidates elected to Parliament in the 2011 election.[3]

He was defeated in the 2015 election by Diane Lebouthillier of the Liberal Party.

Election results
2011 Canadian federal election: Gaspésie—Îles-de-la-Madeleine
Party Candidate Votes%±%Expenditures
New DemocraticPhilip Toone12,42733.76+26.78none listed
Bloc QuébécoisDaniel Côté11,65031.64−8.46$39,768.78
ConservativeRégent Bastien6,29217.09−5.75$48,704.71
LiberalJules Duguay5,53315.03−11.93none listed
GreenJulien Leblanc9132.48−0.63$328.10
Total valid votes/Expense limit 36,815100.0   $90,208.08
Total rejected, unmarked and declined ballots 5711.53+0.33
Turnout 37,38653.85−0.26
Eligible voters 69,429
New Democratic gain from Bloc Québécois Swing +17.62
Sources:[4][5]
2004 Canadian federal election: Gaspésie—Îles-de-la-Madeleine
Party Candidate Votes%±%Expenditures
Bloc QuébécoisRaynald Blais21,44655.67+13.10$44,886.71
LiberalGeorges Farrah12,57932.65−20.15$44,503.86
ConservativeGuy De Coste2,6366.84+4.17$12,110.72
GreenBob Eichenberger1,0602.75–none listed
New DemocraticPhilip Toone8052.09+0.13$1,695.37
Total valid votes/Expense limit 38,526100.00    $79,194
Total rejected, unmarked and declined ballots 5591.43
Turnout 39,08556.57−5.93
Eligible voters 69,089
Bloc Québécois notional gain from Liberal Swing +16.62
2000 Canadian federal election: Champlain
Party Candidate Votes
Bloc QuébécoisMarcel Gagnon20,423
LiberalJulie Boulet20,408
Alberta AllianceEric Labranche2,588
MarijuanaPaul Giroux1,020
New DemocraticPhilip Toone672

References
  1. "En dix questions avec Philip Toone." Le Pharillon, May 11, 2011.
  2. Election 2011: Gaspésie—Îles-de-la-Madeleine. The Globe and Mail, May 2, 2011.
  3. "NDP leads the pack with most gay candidates" Archived 2012-09-27 at the Wayback Machine. Xtra!, April 26, 2011.
  4. Elections Canada – Official voting results, Forty-first general election, 2011
  5. Elections Canada – Candidate's electoral campaign return, 41st general election


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