Ancaster—Dundas—Flamborough—Westdale

Ancaster—Dundas—Flamborough—Westdale is the name of a federal electoral district in Ontario, Canada. Its population is 106,245. (2001)

Demographics

Ethnic Groups: 92.7% White, 2.1% Chinese, 1.6% South Asian
Languages: 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

Geography

The district includes the western half of the newly amalgamated city of Hamilton but does not include any of the city centre. The Area is 744 sq. km.

History

The electoral district was created in 2003, 82.9% from Ancaster—Dundas—Flamborough—Aldershot, 17.1% from Hamilton West.

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.

Representation

List of representatives to the Canadian House of Commons:

1. Russ Powers, Liberal (2004-present)