Montmagny—L'Islet—Kamouraska—Rivière-du-Loup
Montmagny—L'Islet—Kamouraska—Rivière-du-Loup is a federal electoral district in Quebec, Canada, that has been represented in the House of Commons of Canada since 2004. Its population in 2006 was 97,492. It has the highest percentage of Catholics in Canada.Geography
The district includes the Regional County Municipalities of Kamouraska, L'Islet, Montmagny and Rivière-du-Loup.
The neighbouring ridings are Bellechasse—Les Etchemins—Lévis, Beauport—Côte-de-Beaupré—Île d'Orléans—Charlevoix, and Rimouski-Neigette—Témiscouata—Les Basques.History
The electoral district was created as "Rivière-du-Loup—Montmagny" in 2003 55.5% from Kamouraska—Rivière-du-Loup—Témiscouata—Les Basques and 44.5% from Bellechasse—Etchemins—Montmagny—L'Islet ridings.
Its name was changed after the 2004 election to "Montmagny—L'Islet—Kamouraska—Rivière-du-Loup". There will be no boundary changes as a result of the 2012 federal electoral redistribution.Riding Associations
s are the local branches of political parties:This riding has elected the following Members of Parliament:Demographics
- Ethnic groups: 98.9% White
- Languages: 98.9% French
- Religions: 97.1% Catholic, 1.8% No religion
- Average income: $22,026
The riding is the most Catholic riding in Canada. It is also the most French riding in Canada, by mother tongue, and spoken at home.Montmagny—L'Islet—Kamouraska—Rivière-du-Loup, 2013 Representation Order
There are no boundary changes for the 42nd Canadian federal election.Montmagny—L'Islet—Kamouraska—Rivière-du-Loup, 2003 Representation Order
Rivière-du-Loup—Montmagny, 2003 Representation Order
