John Carmichael (politician)

John Carmichael
Member of the Canadian Parliament
for Don Valley West
In office
2011–2015
Preceded by Rob Oliphant
Succeeded by Rob Oliphant
Personal details
Born (1952-02-14) February 14, 1952
Toronto, Ontario, Canada
Political party Conservative
Spouse(s) Kerry
Children 3 including Christin
Residence Toronto, Ontario, Canada
Profession Businessman

John Carmichael (born February 14, 1952) is a former Canadian politician. He was a Conservative member of the House of Commons of Canada from 2011 to 2015 who represented the Toronto riding of Don Valley West.

Background

Carmichael was born in Toronto. He owned and operated City Buick Pontiac Cadillac GMC Ltd. He and his wife Kerry raised three children. His daughter Christin Carmichael Greb is currently a Toronto City Councillor, serving since 2014.

Politics

John Carmichael, MP; Gary Goodyear, Minister of State; Slawko Klykiw; Christina Jennings, Chair, CFC Board of Directors; Ana Serrano @ Canadian Film Centre

Carmichael ran as the Conservative party candidate in the riding of Don Valley West in 2006 and 2008 federal elections, losing both times to Liberals John Godfrey and Rob Oliphant.[1][2] In the 2011 election, he defeated incumbent Oliphant by 611 votes.[3] He served as a backbench member of the Stephen Harper government.

In 2011, he sponsored a private member's bill called National Flag of Canada Act that provided protections for anyone who wants to fly the flag of Canada. The new law makes it illegal for anyone to prevent someone else from flying the flag. Penalties range from fines to up to two years in jail. Critics called the bill an excuse to enshrine patriotism in law.[4][5]

In 2015, he was defeated by Oliphant in a rematch of the 2011 election.[6]

Electoral record

Canadian federal election, 2015
Party Candidate Votes%±%Expenditures
LiberalRob Oliphant27,47253.78+12.29–
ConservativeJohn Carmichael19,20637.6-5.33–
New DemocraticSyeda Riaz3,0766.02-4.73–
GreenNatalie Hunt8481.66-1.91–
LibertarianJohn Kittredge3250.64––
CommunistElizabeth Hill840.16-0.19–
IndependentSharon Cromwell750.15––
Total valid votes/Expense limit 51,086 100.0 -4.48 $202,821.40
Total rejected ballots 217 0.4 +0.07
Turnout 51,303 72.75 +5.91
Eligible voters 70,524– -12.15
Source: Elections Canada[7][8]
Canadian federal election, 2011
Party Candidate Votes%±%Expenditures
ConservativeJohn Carmichael22,96242.93+4.11–
LiberalRob Oliphant22,35141.79-2.57–
New DemocraticNicole Yovanoff6,28011.74+1.55–
GreenGeorgina Wilcock1,7033.18-3.12–
CommunistDimitris Kabitsis1860.35+0.02–
Total valid votes 53,482 100.00–
Total rejected ballots 176 0.33–
Turnout 53,658 66.84–
Eligible voters 80,276 ––
Canadian federal election, 2008
Party Candidate Votes%±%Expenditures
LiberalRob Oliphant22,21244.36-9.2$60,129
ConservativeJohn Carmichael19,44138.83+5.6$82,633
New DemocraticDavid Sparrow5,10210.19+1.1$67,984
GreenGeorgina Wilcock3,1556.30+2.8$10,725
CommunistCatherine Holliday1620.32–
Total valid votes/Expense limit 50,072 100.00$85,470
Total rejected ballots –
Turnout – 62.8
Canadian federal election, 2006
Party Candidate Votes%±%
LiberalJohn Godfrey28,70953.4-6.4
ConservativeJohn Carmichael17,90833.3+5.0
New DemocraticDavid Thomas4,9029.1+0.5
GreenDaphne So1,9063.5+0.2
LibertarianSoumen Deb2260.4
Canadian ActionPaul Barnes1510.3
Total valid votes 53,802 100.0

References

  1. ↑ "Election results...riding by riding". The Globe and Mail. January 24, 2006. p. A16.
  2. ↑ "Greater Toronto Area Results". The Toronto Star. October 15, 2008. p. U2.
  3. ↑ "Riding results from across Canada". Edmonton Journal. May 3, 2011. p. A6.
  4. ↑ Taber, Jane (28 September 2011). "MP's bid to protect flag adds another notch to Harper's patriotic belt". The Globe and Mail. Retrieved 28 September 2011.
  5. ↑ Taber, Jane (October 6, 2011). "Tory MP wraps himself in flag, but forgets to fly one at home". The Globe and Mail. p. A4.
  6. ↑ "Canada Votes". The Toronto Star. October 20, 2015. pp. GT13–GT15.
  7. ↑ Elections Canada – Confirmed candidates for Don Valley West, 30 September 2015
  8. ↑ Elections Canada – Preliminary Election Expenses Limits for Candidates Archived 2015-08-15 at the Wayback Machine.
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