Winnipeg South Centre

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 Press and an oboist in the Winnipeg Symphony Orchestra.

When it comes to life outside politics, Carr's priorities lie with hockey 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 as Paul Simon, while driving around in his red Hyundai Elantra.

• FIND MORE: Jim Carr's Q&A

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

Matt Henderson, NDP

When it comes to sports, Henderson prefers watching University of Manitoba Bison football.

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

Henderson teaches at St. John's-Ravenscourt School but before that, he was director 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 and remains a strong supporter of the arts. He cites local musician Greg MacPherson and Winnipeg-raised Neil Young as among his favourite artists.

• FIND MORE: Matt Henderson's Q&A

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.

The 58-year-old is currently an associate professor of ecology at the University of Winnipeg, a position 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, who recently spent some time visiting family in Ontario, north of Kenora, is single with no children.

• FIND MORE: Andrew Park's Q&A

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 group New Model Army.

Joyce Bateman, Conservative

Bateman did not participate in the CBC-Red River College project.

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

Prior to that, she was a chartered accountant and a trustee on the Winnipeg School Board.

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

Bateman is married to Darrell Hancock and has two children.