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Winnipeg South Centre

Jim Carr (Liberal), Matt Henderson (NDP), Andrew Park (Green), Joyce Bateman (Conservative)

Jim Carr, Liberal

The 63-year-old father of six children, including three stepchildren,was the first president and CEO of the Business Council of Manitoba, a columnist and editorial writer for the Winnipeg Free Pressand an oboist in the Winnipeg Symphony Orchestra.
Jim Carr, Liberal Party candidate (jimcarr.liberal.ca)

When it comes to life outside politics, Carr's priorities lie withhockey and music. The Winnipeg Jets season-ticket holder says his favourite local artist is violinist James Ehnes.

When Carr isn't listening to classical music, he is listening to classic American artists such asPaul Simon, while driving around in his red Hyundai Elantra.

He recently travelled to Torontoas a part of Justin Trudeau's economic team.


Matt Henderson, NDP

When it comes to sports,Henderson prefers watching University of Manitoba Bison football.
Matt Henderson, NDP candidate (matthenderson.ndp.ca)

Born in Montreal, the 39-year-oldhistory teacher moved to Winnipeg 28 years ago. Hehas been with his wife for a decade and the couple has ayoung girl and boy.

Hendersonteaches at St. John's-RavenscourtSchool but before that, he wasdirector of housing at the University of Winnipeg.

He also developed the CKUW(University of Winnipeg)Radio Camp for inner-city youth.

Henderson owned his own record label for 10 years andremains a strong supporter of the arts. Hecites local musicianGregMacPhersonand Winnipeg-raised Neil Young as amonghis favourite artists.

When Henderson isn't biking, he can be seen driving his wife's Honda Civic.


Andrew Park, Green Party

After immigrating to Canada from the United Kingdom in 1988, Park lived in British Columbia, Quebec and Ontario before settling down in Winnipeg in 2004.
Andrew Park, Green Party candidate (greenparty.ca)

The 58-year-old is currently an associate professor of ecology at the University of Winnipeg, aposition he has held for 11 years.

A resident of Osborne Village, Park finds the commute to school an easy one. Weather depending, he rides his Canadian-made Devinci bicycle or walks.

Park, whorecently spent some time visiting family in Ontario, north of Kenora, is single with no children.

He says he's no pro-sports geek but still admires the Winnipeg Jets because they show how to bring a franchise back.

In his spare time, Park likes to listen to local group Nathan and English groupNew Model Army.


Joyce Bateman, Conservative

Batemandid not participate in the CBC-Red River College project.
Joyce Bateman, Conservative Party candidate (Government of Canada)

The incumbent MP for the riding, Bateman was first elected in 2011.

Prior to that, she was achartered accountant anda trustee on theWinnipeg School Board.

She was also a longtime member of the Liberal Partybefore switching allegiances a few months before the 2011 federal election.

Bateman is married to Darrell Hancock and has two children.