Portneuf—Jacques-Cartier

Portneuf—Jacques-Cartier (

French pronunciation: [pɔʁnœf ʒak kaʁtje]; formerly known as Portneuf) is a federal electoral district in Quebec, Canada, that has been represented in the House of Commons of Canada since 1867. Its population in 2001 was 87,141. It is currently represented by Joël Godin of the Conservative Party of Canada.

Demographics

Canada census – Portneuf-Jacques Cartier community profile
202120162011
Population123,243 (6.9% from 2016)115,313 (10.4% from 2011)104,440 (11.6% from 2006)
Land area7,157.43 km2 (2,763.50 sq mi)7,205.33 km2 (2,781.99 sq mi)7,203.98 km2 (2,781.47 sq mi)
Population density17.2/km2 (45/sq mi)16.0/km2 (41/sq mi)14.5/km2 (38/sq mi)
Median age42.0 (M: 42.0, F: 42.4)41.2 (M: 41.0, F: 41.4)40.9 (M: 40.6, F: 41.3)
Private dwellings56,083 (total) 52,665 (total) 47,739 (total) 
Median household income$106,800$90,445
Notes: Profile Table, Statistics Canada
References: 2021 2016 2011

According to the 2021 Canadian census

Ethnic groups: 96.6% White, 1.7% Indigenous
Languages: 96.0% French, 1.7% English
Religions: 71.1% Christian (64.2% Catholic, 6.9% Other) 28.3% None

Median income: $48,400 (2020)
Average income: $57,150 (2020)

Geography

The district includes the Regional County Municipalities of Portneuf and La Jacques-Cartier as well as the municipality of Saint-Augustin-de-Desmaures. The main communities are Saint-Augustin-de-Desmaures, Donnacona, Lac-Beauport, Neuville, Pont-Rouge, Shannon, Stoneham-et-Tewkesbury, Saint-Raymond, Sainte-Catherine-de-la-Jacques-Cartier, and Deschambault-Grondines. Its area is 7,617 km2.

History

The electoral district was created in the British North America Act 1867 as "Portneuf". It was renamed "Portneuf—Jacques-Cartier" on 1 September 2004.

The Conservative Party did not run a candidate in Portneuf—Jacques-Cartier in the 2008 and 2011 elections as incumbent independent André Arthur was a self-described libertarian who consistently voted with and supported the Conservative Party in the House of Commons.

There were no changes to this riding during the 2012 electoral redistribution.

Members of Parliament

This riding has elected the following members of the House of Commons of Canada:

Election results

Portneuf—Jacques-Cartier

Portneuf

Note: Conservative vote is compared to the total of the Canadian Alliance vote and Progressive Conservative vote in 2000 election.

Note: Ralliement créditiste vote is compared to Social Credit vote in the 1963 election.

Note: Change in popular vote is calculated from popular vote in the 1935 general election. "National Government" vote is compared to Conservative vote in 1935 election.

By-election on 27 January 1936

Cannon accepted an office of emolument
under the Crown, 15 January 1936

PartyCandidateVotes


LiberalPierre Gauthieracclaimed

Note: Change in popular vote is calculated from popular vote in the 1896 general election.

By-election on 30 July 1896

Joly de Lotbinière was appointed
Controller of Inland Revenue, 11 July 1896

PartyCandidateVotes


Liberal(x)Henri-Gustave Joly de Lotbinièreacclaimed


See also

References

  • "Portneuf—Jacques-Cartier (Code 24051) Census Profile". 2011 census. Government of Canada - Statistics Canada. Retrieved March 7, 2011.
  • Campaign expense data from Elections Canada
  • Riding history for Portneuf from the Library of Parliament
  • Riding history for Portneuf—Jacques-Cartier from the Library of Parliament
  • 2011 Results from Elections Canada

Notes


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