Survey of Candidates of the 41st Federal General Election
Profile of Surveyed Candidates
The table depicts the demographic and other characteristics of respondents.
Candidate Population*
Base (N=1,008) |
N |
% |
Elected |
114 |
11% |
Not elected |
894 |
89% |
Region*
Base (N=1,008) |
N |
% |
Atlantic Canada |
80 |
8% |
Quebec |
298 |
30% |
Ontario |
342 |
34% |
Prairies |
162 |
16% |
British Columbia |
116 |
12% |
Territories |
10 |
1% |
Language*
Base (N=1,008) |
N |
% |
English |
710 |
70% |
French |
298 |
30% |
Age
Base (N=1,008) |
N |
% |
Under 30 |
110 |
11% |
30-39 |
142 |
14% |
40-49 |
217 |
22% |
50-59 |
232 |
23% |
60 and over |
300 |
30% |
Refused |
7 |
1% |
Gender*
Base (N=1,008) |
N |
% |
Female |
287 |
28% |
Male |
721 |
72% |
Experience
Base (N=1,008) |
N |
% |
First-time candidate |
569 |
56% |
Second-time candidate |
188 |
19% |
Ran in three elections or more |
248 |
25% |
Political Representation*
Base (N=1,008) |
N |
% |
Party represented in House of Commons |
839 |
83% |
Other political party |
126 |
12% |
No party affiliation/independent |
43 |
4% |
*Administrative data.