Bob Saroya

Bob Saroya
MP
Member of the Canadian Parliament
for Markham—Unionville
Assumed office
October 19, 2015
Preceded by John McCallum
Personal details
Born (1952-02-03) February 3, 1952
Punjab, India
Political party Conservative
Residence Markham, Ontario
Religion Sikh

Babar "Bob" Saroya, MP (born February 3, 1952) is a Canadian politician, who was elected to represent the riding of Markham—Unionville in the House of Commons of Canada in the Canadian federal election, 2015.[1]

His election in 2015 was unique, Markham—Unionville was originally held by John McCallum who Saroya came close to upsetting in 2011. After re-distribution, McCallum chose to run in the neighbouring riding of Markham—Thornhill. Saroya's election was considered to be an anomaly because he was the only candidate in Canada to pick up a seat from the Liberals.

Saroya immigrated to Canada from India in 1974. He eventually went on to own several restaurants and became a Sales Director with a multi-billion dollar Canadian company before first running for office in 2008.[2]

Electoral record

Canadian federal election, 2015: Markham—Unionville
Party Candidate Votes%∆%Expenditures
ConservativeBob Saroya 24,604 49.4 +3.6 –
LiberalBang-Gu Jiang 21,596 43.3 +9.6 –
New DemocraticColleen Zimmerman 2,512 5.1 -11.4 –
GreenElvin Kao 1,120 2.2 -0.8 –
Total valid votes/Expense limit 49,839100.0 $217,997.03
Total rejected ballots 246–
Turnout 50,08560.7%
Eligible voters 82,534
Conservative notional hold Swing -6.0%
Source: Elections Canada[3][4]
Canadian federal election, 2011: Markham—Unionville
Party Candidate Votes%∆%Expenditures
LiberalJohn McCallum 19,429 38.9 -16.0
ConservativeBob Saroya 17,734 35.5 +5.3
New DemocraticNadine Hawkins 10,897 21.8 +11.6
GreenAdam Poon 1,597 3.2 -1.0
LibertarianAllen Small 231 0.5 –
Total valid votes 49,888100.0
Total rejected ballots 290 0.6–
Turnout 50,178 55.1 +2.8
Eligible voters 91,057 ––
Canadian federal election, 2008: Etobicoke North
Party Candidate Votes%∆%Expenditures
LiberalKirsty Duncan 15,244 48.6 -13.0 $54,827
ConservativeBob Saroya 9,436 30.1 +7.8 $64,024
New DemocraticAli Naqvi 4,940 15.7 +5.1 $35,653
GreenNigel Barriffe 1,460 4.7 +2.1 $2,242
Marxist–LeninistAnna Di Carlo 300 1.0 +0.4
Total valid votes/Expense limit 31,380 100.0$79,011
Total rejected ballots 2140.68
Turnout 31,594

References

  1. ↑ http://www.thestar.com/news/federal-election/federal-ridings-toronto-gta/2015/10/20/conservative-candidate-bob-saroya-wins-in-markham-unionville.html
  2. ↑ A look at the rookie MPs joining the ranks of Conservative, NDP benches Archived November 17, 2015, at the Wayback Machine.
  3. ↑ Elections Canada – Confirmed candidates for Markham—Unionville, 30 September 2015
  4. ↑ Elections Canada – Preliminary Election Expenses Limits for Candidates

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