Ancaster—Dundas—Flamborough—Westdale
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| Ancaster—Dundas—Flamborough—Westdale Electoral district | |
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| MP | David Sweet (2006-) |
| Party | Conservative (2006-) |
| Province | Ontario |
| Census division(s) | Hamilton |
| Census subdivision(s) | Hamilton |
| Federal district created | 2003 |
The district includes the western half of the newly amalgamated city of Hamilton but does not include any of the city centre. It does, however, include McMaster University and many of the neighborhoods surrounding it. The area is 744 sq. km. Its population in 2001 was 106,245.
The electoral district was created in 2003: 82.9% of the population of the riding came from Ancaster—Dundas—Flamborough—Aldershot, and 17.1% from Hamilton West.
Demographics
Ethnic groups: 92.7% White, 2.1% Chinese, 1.6% South AsianLanguages: 83.4% English, 1.1% French, 14.7% Other
Religions: 45.0% Protestant, 27.7% Catholic, 1.6% Christian Orthodox, 2.7% Other Christian, 1.8% Jewish, 1.2% Muslim, 18.6% No affiliation
Average income: $37,986
Member of Parliament
This riding has elected the following Members of Parliament:
- Russ Powers, Liberal (2004-2006)
- David Sweet, Conservative (2006-present)
Current Member of Parliament
The incumbent from the majority of the riding, at the time the riding was created, was John Bryden, a Conservative member elected in 2000 as a Liberal. In the 2004 election, Russ Powers of the Liberal Party was elected MP. David Sweet was elected as MP in the 2006 federal electionFederal election results
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