Winnipeg South Centre
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| Demographics | |
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 Winnipeg South Centre in relation to the other Winnipeg ridings'' | |
| Population, 2001 | 77,839 |
| Electors | 62,346 |
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| Population density (people per km2) | |
Contents
Geography
The district includes the neighbourhoods of Old Tuxedo, Central Tuxedo, South Tuxedo, Sir John Franklin, North River Heights, Central River Heights, South River Heights, Wellington Crescent, Osborne Village, Crescentwood, Earl Grey, Rockwood, Grant Park, Riverview, Lord Roberts, Beaumont, Wildwood, Fort Garry, Maybank, and the western half of the Pembina Strip in the City of Winnipeg.History
The electoral district was originally created in 1924 from Winnipeg South and Winnipeg Centre ridings. It generally consisted of the part of the city west of the Red River and north of the Assiniboine River. In 1952, it gained parts the Rural Municipality (and later city) of St. James. In 1966, it gained parts the municipalities of Assiniboia, and Charleswood, and the Town of Tuxedo.In 1976, it was abolished with part transferred to Selkirk—Interlake, Winnipeg—Assiniboine, Winnipeg—St. James and Winnipeg North Centre ridings.
The electoral district was re-created in 1987 from Winnipeg North Centre, Winnipeg—Assiniboine and Winnipeg—Fort Garry ridings.
Members of Parliament
This riding has elected the following Members of Parliament:
1925 - 1979
- 1925-1926: William Walker Kennedy - Conservative
- 1926-1930: Joseph Thorarinn Thorson - Liberal
- 1930-1935: William Walker Kennedy - Conservative
- 1935-1951: Ralph Maybank - Liberal
- 1951-1968: Gordon Churchill - Progressive Conservative
- 1968-1972: E.B. Osler - Liberal
- 1972-1979: Dan McKenzie - Progressive Conservative
- 1988-2000: Lloyd Axworthy - Liberal
- 2000-present: Anita Neville - Liberal
Current Member of Parliament
Its Member of Parliament is Anita Neville, a former public servant and economic development consultant. She was first elected in 2000. She represents the Liberal Party of Canada. In the last parliamentary session, she served as chair on the 'Standing Committee on the Status of Women' and as a member on the 'Legislative Committee on Bill C-38' and the 'Standing Committee on Justice, Human Rights, Public Safety and Emergency Preparednes'.Election results
1988 - present
1925 - 1979
By-election: On Mr. Maybank's resignation, 30 April 1951
See also
External links
- [Riding history for Winnipeg South Centre (1924–1976) from the] Library of Parliament
- [Riding history for Winnipeg South Centre (1987–2003) from the] Library of Parliament
- [Riding history for Winnipeg South Centre (2003– ) from the] Library of Parliament
- [Expenditures - 2004]
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