Barrie—Innisfil, ON — 2015 Federal Election Results Map
Barrie—Innisfil — 2015 Election Results
📌 The Canadian federal electoral district of Barrie—Innisfil was contested in the 2015 election.
🏆 John Brassard, the Conservative candidate, won the riding with 22,901 votes (46.4% of the vote).
🥈 The runner-up was Colin Wilson (Liberal) with 18,308 votes (37.1%), defeated by a margin of 4,593 votes.
📊 Other notable candidates: Myrna Clark (NDP-New Democratic Party, 12%).
Riding information
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Barrie—Innisfil was established through the 2012 federal redistribution, combining the southern wards of the City of Barrie with the Town of Innisfil, situated along the western shore of Lake Simcoe in Simcoe County. Located roughly eighty kilometres north of Toronto, the riding encompasses a mix of established urban neighbourhoods in Barrie and fast-growing communities in Innisfil.
Candidates
John Brassard (Conservative) — A former firefighter and Barrie city councillor, Brassard brought years of municipal government experience to the race. His background in emergency services and local governance gave him familiarity with community concerns across both the urban and rural portions of the riding.
Colin Wilson (Liberal) — Wilson sought the Liberal nomination for this new riding and carried the party’s banner in Barrie—Innisfil during the 2015 campaign.
Myrna Clark (NDP) — Clark ran as the NDP candidate in the riding, competing in a constituency that leaned Conservative historically.
Bonnie North (Green Party) — An environmental advocate who held certificates in sustainable urban agriculture and horticulture, North represented the Green Party in Barrie—Innisfil.
About the Riding
The creation of Barrie—Innisfil came at a time of transition for the area’s federal representation. Conservative MP Patrick Brown, who had held the former riding of Barrie since 2006, resigned his seat in May 2015 after winning the leadership of the Ontario Progressive Conservative Party, leaving the constituency without an incumbent heading into the election. Barrie and Innisfil sat along the Highway 400 corridor, a commuter lifeline linking Simcoe County to the Greater Toronto Area. Traffic congestion on the highway was a daily frustration for thousands of residents. The planned expansion of GO Transit’s Barrie rail line, including discussions about a potential station in Innisfil, was a significant local issue. The area’s economy relied on a blend of retail, healthcare, construction, and service industries, with many residents commuting to Toronto for work. Lake Simcoe’s environmental health and shoreline management were additional concerns for residents of Innisfil, whose communities border the lake.
