Legislature House of Commons Last contested 2000 District created Constitution Act, 1867 | First contested 1867 District abolished 2003 | |
Rimouski (also known as Rimouski—Témiscouata, Rimouski—Mitis and Rimouski-Neigette-et-la Mitis) was a federal electoral district in Quebec, Canada, that was represented in the Canadian House of Commons from 1867 to 2003.
It was created by the British North America Act, 1867 as "Rimouski" riding.
After the 1980 federal election, it was renamed "Rimouski—Témiscouata". In 1996, it was renamed "Rimouski", and before the 1997 election, it was renamed "Rimouski—Mitis". Before the 2000 election, it was renamed "Rimouski-Neigette-et-la Mitis".
It was abolished in 2003 when it was redistributed into Rimouski—Témiscouata and Matapédia—Matane ridings.
Members of Parliament
This riding has elected the following Members of Parliament:
References
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