# Philip Toone

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

## Early life

Philip Toone was born in Ottawa in 1965. He currently resides in Maria, Quebec, with his partner of 13 years. 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.
He was one of five openly gay candidates elected to Parliament in the 2011 election.
He was defeated in the 2015 election by Diane Lebouthillier of the Liberal Party.

## Election results

vte2015 Canadian federal election: Gaspésie—Les Îles-de-la-Madeleine :
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | ±% | Expenditures |
| | Liberal | Diane Lebouthillier | 15,345 | 38.73 | +21.69 | $34,217.07 |
| | New Democratic | Philip Toone | 12,885 | 32.52 | +3.69 | $45,644.59 |
| | Bloc Québécois | Nicholas Roussy | 8,289 | 20.92 | -12.15 | $51,177.09 |
| | Conservative | Jean-Pierre Pigeon | 2,398 | 6.05 | -13.02 | $9,215.28 |
| | Green | Jim Morrison | 400 | 1.01 | -0.98 | – |
| | Rhinoceros | Max Boudreau | 300 | 0.76 | – | – |
| Total valid votes/expense limit | Total valid votes/expense limit | Total valid votes/expense limit | 39,617 | 100.0 | | $215,809.52 |
| Total rejected ballots | Total rejected ballots | Total rejected ballots | 395 | – | – |
| Turnout | Turnout | Turnout | 40,012 | 60.97 | – |
| Eligible voters | Eligible voters | Eligible voters | 65,623 |
| Source: Elections Canada |||||||
vte2011 Canadian federal election: Gaspésie—Îles-de-la-Madeleine :
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | ±% | Expenditures |
| | New Democratic | Philip Toone | 12,427 | 33.76 | +26.78 | none listed |
| | Bloc Québécois | Daniel Côté | 11,650 | 31.64 | −8.46 | $39,768.78 |
| | Conservative | Régent Bastien | 6,292 | 17.09 | −5.75 | $48,704.71 |
| | Liberal | Jules Duguay | 5,533 | 15.03 | −11.93 | none listed |
| | Green | Julien Leblanc | 913 | 2.48 | −0.63 | $328.10 |
| Total valid votes/expense limit | Total valid votes/expense limit | Total valid votes/expense limit | 36,815 | 100.0 | | $90,208.08 |
| Total rejected, unmarked and declined ballots | Total rejected, unmarked and declined ballots | Total rejected, unmarked and declined ballots | 571 | 1.53 | +0.33 |
| Turnout | Turnout | Turnout | 37,386 | 53.85 | −0.26 |
| Eligible voters | Eligible voters | Eligible voters | 69,429 |
| | New Democratic gain from Bloc Québécois | New Democratic gain from Bloc Québécois | Swing | Swing | +17.62 |
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vte2004 Canadian federal election: Gaspésie—Îles-de-la-Madeleine :
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | ±% | Expenditures |
| | Bloc Québécois | Raynald Blais | 21,446 | 55.67 | +13.10 | $44,886.71 |
| | Liberal | Georges Farrah | 12,579 | 32.65 | −20.15 | $44,503.86 |
| | Conservative | Guy De Coste | 2,636 | 6.84 | +4.17 | $12,110.72 |
| | Green | Bob Eichenberger | 1,060 | 2.75 | – | none listed |
| | New Democratic | Philip Toone | 805 | 2.09 | +0.13 | $1,695.37 |
| Total valid votes/expense limit | Total valid votes/expense limit | Total valid votes/expense limit | 38,526 | 100.00 | | $79,194 |
| Total rejected, unmarked and declined ballots | Total rejected, unmarked and declined ballots | Total rejected, unmarked and declined ballots | 559 | 1.43 |
| Turnout | Turnout | Turnout | 39,085 | 56.57 | −5.93 |
| Eligible voters | Eligible voters | Eligible voters | 69,089 |
| | Bloc Québécois notional gain from Liberal | Bloc Québécois notional gain from Liberal | Swing | Swing | +16.62 |
vte2000 Canadian federal election: Champlain :
| Candidate | Votes |
| Bloc Québécois | Marcel Gagnon | 20,423 |
| Liberal | Julie Boulet | 20,408 |
| Alberta Alliance | Eric Labranche | 2,588 |
| Marijuana | Paul Giroux | 1,020 |
| New Democratic | Philip Toone | 672 |