Gatineau (electoral district)

Gatineau is an federal electoral district in Quebec, Canada. It existed twice, from 1947 to 1987 and since 1996.

First Representation

The district was created from Hull and Wright. It was abolished into Chapleau.

Members

1. Léon-Joseph Raymond, Liberal (1949)
2. Joseph-Célestin Nadon, Liberal (1949–1953)
3. Rodolphe Leduc, Liberal (1954–1965)
4. Gaston Isabelle, Liberal (1965–1968)
5. Gaston Clermont, Liberal (1968–1979)
6. René Cousineau, Liberal (1979–1984)
7. Claudy Mailly, Prog. Cons. (1984–1988)

Second Representation

The riding was created from Gatineau—La Lièvre and consists of the former city of Gatineau, Quebec (pre-2002 borders). It has a population (2001) of 102,898 and an area of 156 sq. km.

Members

1. Mark Assad, Liberal (1997–2003)
2. Françoise Boivin, Liberal (2003-present)

Politics

The riding has always been safe for the Liberals, except for the Mulroney sweep in 1984. However, in the 2003 election the Bloc Quebecois came very close to winning this seat.