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Encyclopedia > Richmond (electoral district)
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Richmond in relation to the other Vancouver area ridings
Population, 2001 106,621
Electors 72,585
Area (km2)
Population density (people per km2)

Richmond is a federal electoral district in British Columbia, Canada, that has been represented in the Canadian House of Commons since 1988. Image File history File links free clipart image of ballot box and ballot File history Legend: (cur) = this is the current file, (del) = delete this old version, (rev) = revert to this old version. ... An election is a decision making process whereby people vote for preferred political candidates or parties to act as representatives in government. ... The contents of this page have been moved to http://en. ... Image File history File links Richmond_(electoral_district). ... An electoral district is a geographically-based constituency upon which Canadas representative democracy is based. ... Motto: Splendor Sine Occasu (Latin: Splendour without diminishment) Official languages English Capital Victoria Largest city Vancouver Lieutenant-Governor Iona Campagnolo Premier Gordon Campbell (BC Liberal) Parliamentary representation  - House seat  - Senate seats 36 6 Area  - Total  - % water Ranked 5th 944,735 km² 2. ... The House of Commons (French: Chambre des communes) is a component of the Parliament of Canada, along with the Sovereign (represented by the Governor General) and the Senate. ...


Richmond electoral district can also mean:

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Richmond was a provincial electoral district in the Canadian province of British Columbia. ... For the current federal electoral district in British Columbia, see Richmond (electoral district) Richmond was a former federal electoral district represented in the Canadian House of Commons, and located in the province of Nova Scotia. ... For other electoral districts with similar names, see Richmond (electoral district) Richmond was a former federal electoral district represented in the Canadian House of Commons, and located in the province of Quebec. ...


Geography

The district consists of the western part of the City of Richmond. Richmond is an incorporated city on the Pacific coast of British Columbia, Canada. ...


History

The district was created in 1987 from parts of Richmond—South Delta and Delta—South Richmond. In 2003, more parts of Delta—South Richmond were added to it. 1987 (MCMLXXXVII) is a common year starting on Thursday of the Gregorian calendar. ... Richmond—South Delta was a former federal electoral district represented in the Canadian House of Commons, and located in the province of British Columbia. ... Delta—South Richmond is a former federal electoral district represented in the Canadian House of Commons. ...


Members of Parliament

This riding has elected the following members of the Canadian House of Commons: The House of Commons (French: Chambre des communes) is a component of the Parliament of Canada, along with the Sovereign (represented by the Governor General) and the Senate. ...

Thomas Edward (Tom) Siddon (born November 9, 1941) is a former Canadian politician. ... The Progressive Conservative Party of Canada (PC) was a Canadian centre-right conservative political party that existed from 1867 to 2003. ... Richmond—South Delta was a former federal electoral district represented in the Canadian House of Commons, and located in the province of British Columbia. ... Burnaby—Richmond was a federal electoral district represented in the Canadian House of Commons. ... Raymond Chan The Honourable Raymond Chan, PC, MP (陳卓愉, pinyin:Chén Zhuōyú) in Chinese, (b. ... The Liberal Party of Canada (French: Parti libéral du Canada) currently forms the federal government under Prime Minister Paul Martin. ... Joe Peschisolido (born April 27, 1963) is a Canadian politician and businessman. ... The Canadian Alliance (in full, the Canadian Reform Conservative Alliance) was a Canadian right-of-centre conservative political party that existed from 2000 to 2003. ... The Liberal Party of Canada (French: Parti libéral du Canada) currently forms the federal government under Prime Minister Paul Martin. ... Raymond Chan The Honourable Raymond Chan, PC, MP (陳卓愉, pinyin:Chén Zhuōyú) in Chinese, (b. ... The Liberal Party of Canada (French: Parti libéral du Canada) currently forms the federal government under Prime Minister Paul Martin. ...

Current Member of Parliament

Its Member of Parliament is Raymond Chan, a former engineer. He was first elected in 1993. He represents the Liberal Party of Canada. He serves in the Cabinet as the Minister of State (Multiculturalism). A Member of Parliament, or MP, is a representative elected by the voters of an electoral district to a parliament; in the Westminster system, specifically to the lower house. ... Raymond Chan The Honourable Raymond Chan, PC, MP (陳卓愉, pinyin:Chén Zhuōyú) in Chinese, (b. ... Popular vote map with bar graphs showing seat totals in the provinces and territories PC leader Kim Campbell. ... The Liberal Party of Canada (French: Parti libéral du Canada) currently forms the federal government under Prime Minister Paul Martin. ... The Cabinet of Canada (French: Cabinet du Canada) plays an important role in the Canadian government in accordance with the Westminster System. ...


Election results

Canadian federal election, 2006
Party Candidate Votes % ±% Expenditures
     Liberal Raymond Chan 18,711 42.83%
     Conservative Darrel Reid 16,901 38.69%
     New Democratic Party Neil Smith 6,106 13.98%
     Green Richard Gordon Mathias 1.967 4.50%
Total valid votes 100.00%
Total rejected ballots
Turnout
Canadian federal election, 2004
Party Candidate Votes % ±% Expenditures
     Liberal Raymond Chan 18,204 44.48% $64,433
     Conservative Alice Wong 14,457 35.32% $71,614
     New Democratic Party Dale Jackaman 6,142 15.00% $11,072
     Green Stephen H.F. Kronstein 1,743 4.25% $160
     Canadian Action Allan Warnke 376 0.91% $625
Total valid votes 40,922 100.00%
Total rejected ballots 226 0.55%
Turnout 41,148 62.29%
Canadian federal election, 2000
Party Candidate Votes % ±% Expenditures
     Canadian Alliance Joe Peschisolido 21,064 44.40% $58,128
     Liberal Raymond Chan 19,940 42.04% $63,896
     New Democratic Party Gail Paquette 2,695 5.68% $10,941
     Progressive Conservative Frank Peter Tofin 2,578 5.43% $4,329
     Green Kevan Hudson 897 1.89% $61
     Natural Law Kathy McClement 164 0.34%
     Marxist-Leninist Edith Petersen 93 0.19% $10
Total valid votes 47,431 100.00%
Total rejected ballots 218 0.47%
Turnout 47,649 61.70%
Canadian federal election, 1997
Party Candidate Votes % ±% Expenditures
     Liberal Raymond Chan 18,165 43.81% $53,959
     Reform Adrian Wade 14,912 35.96% $36,549
     New Democratic Party Sylvia Surette 3,964 9.56% $13,680
     Progressive Conservative Larry Blaschuk 3,435 8.28% $21,581
     Green Kevan Hudson 565 1.36% $19
     Christian Heritage Randy Cliff 167 0.40%
     Natural Law Mark McCooey 164 0.39%
     Marxist-Leninist Dorothy-Jean O'Donnell 90 0.21% $225
Total valid votes 41,462 100.00%
Total rejected ballots 210 0.50%
Turnout 41,672 64.89%

Election signs for three parties in the snow The election on 23 January will elect members to the 39th Parliament of Canada. ... The Liberal Party of Canada (French: Parti libéral du Canada) currently forms the federal government under Prime Minister Paul Martin. ... Raymond Chan The Honourable Raymond Chan, PC, MP (陳卓愉, pinyin:Chén Zhuōyú) in Chinese, (b. ... The Conservative Party of Canada (French: Parti conservateur du Canada) is a right-of-centre political party in Canada, formed by the merger of the Canadian Alliance and the Progressive Conservative Party of Canada in December 2003. ... Darrel Reid (born June 3, 1957, in Grande Prairie, Alberta; PhD Queens 1994) is a Canadian politician. ... The New Democratic Party (French: Nouveau Parti démocratique) is a left wing political party in Canada that advocates varying forms of social democracy and democratic socialism. ... The Green Party of Canada is a federal political party in Canada. ... The Canadian federal election, 2004 (more formally, the 38th general election), was held on June 28, 2004 to elect members of the Canadian House of Commons. ... The Liberal Party of Canada (French: Parti libéral du Canada) currently forms the federal government under Prime Minister Paul Martin. ... Raymond Chan The Honourable Raymond Chan, PC, MP (陳卓愉, pinyin:Chén Zhuōyú) in Chinese, (b. ... The Conservative Party of Canada (French: Parti conservateur du Canada) is a right-of-centre political party in Canada, formed by the merger of the Canadian Alliance and the Progressive Conservative Party of Canada in December 2003. ... The New Democratic Party (French: Nouveau Parti démocratique) is a left wing political party in Canada that advocates varying forms of social democracy and democratic socialism. ... The Green Party of Canada is a federal political party in Canada. ... The Canadian Action Party (CAP) is a Canadian federal political party founded in 1997. ... Allan Warnke is a former Liberal member of the Legislative Assembly of British Columbia and a college lecturer in political science. ... The 2000 Canadian federal election was held on November 27, 2000. ... The Canadian Alliance (in full, the Canadian Reform Conservative Alliance) was a Canadian right_of_centre conservative political party that existed from 2000 to 2003. ... Joe Peschisolido (born April 27, 1963) is a Canadian politician and businessman. ... The Liberal Party of Canada (French: Parti libéral du Canada) currently forms the federal government under Prime Minister Paul Martin. ... Raymond Chan The Honourable Raymond Chan, PC, MP (陳卓愉, pinyin:Chén Zhuōyú) in Chinese, (b. ... The New Democratic Party (French: Nouveau Parti démocratique) is a left wing political party in Canada that advocates varying forms of social democracy and democratic socialism. ... The Progressive Conservative Party of Canada (PC) was a Canadian centre-right conservative political party that existed from 1867 to 2003. ... The Green Party of Canada is a federal political party in Canada. ... The Natural Law Party of Canada was the Canadian branch of the international Natural Law Party, the political arm of Maharishi Mahesh Yogis Transcendental Meditation movement. ... Wikipedia does not have an article with this exact name. ... 36th Parliament The Canadian federal election of 1997 was held on June 2, 1997, to elect members of the Canadian House of Commons. ... The Liberal Party of Canada (French: Parti libéral du Canada) currently forms the federal government under Prime Minister Paul Martin. ... Raymond Chan The Honourable Raymond Chan, PC, MP (陳卓愉, pinyin:Chén Zhuōyú) in Chinese, (b. ... The Reform Party of Canada was a Canadian federal political party in the 1980s and 1990s. ... The New Democratic Party (French: Nouveau Parti démocratique) is a left wing political party in Canada that advocates varying forms of social democracy and democratic socialism. ... The Progressive Conservative Party of Canada (PC) was a Canadian centre-right conservative political party that existed from 1867 to 2003. ... The Green Party of Canada is a federal political party in Canada. ... The Christian Heritage Party of Canada is a federal political party in Canada. ... The Natural Law Party of Canada was the Canadian branch of the international Natural Law Party, the political arm of Maharishi Mahesh Yogis Transcendental Meditation movement. ... Wikipedia does not have an article with this exact name. ...

See also

This is a list of Canadas 308 electoral districts (also known as ridings in Canadian English) as defined by the 2003 Representation Order, which came into effect on May 23, 2004. ... This is a list of past arrangements of Canadas electoral districts. ...

External links

  • Library of Parliament Riding Profile
  • Expenditures - 2004
  • Expenditures - 2000
  • Expenditures – 1997
  • Website of the Parliament of Canada

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