London_North_Centre
London North Centre
London North Centre (formerly known as London—Adelaide) is an electoral district in the province of Ontario, Canada, that has been represented in the Canadian House of Commons since 1997, and in the Legislative Assembly of Ontario since 1951.
Its population in 2006 was 115,250 and the average family income was $71,995.
Demographics
- According to the Canada 2001 Census
| Population | 107,672 |
| Electors | 91,328 |
| Area (km²) | 64 |
| Population density (people per km²) | 1682.4 |
Ethnic groups: 86.8% White, 2.0% Chinese, 1.9% Black, 1.8% South Asian, 1.7% Aboriginal, 1.2% Southeast Asian, 1.1% Arab
Languages: 79.8% English, 1.4% French, 18.0% Other
Religions: 38.5% Protestant, 27.3% Catholic, 22.6% No religion, 3.0% Muslim, 2.8% Other Christian, 2.2% Christian Orthodox, 1.1% Jewish
Average income: $31,174
Geography
It consists of the part of the City of London east of Wonderland Road North and Wharncliffe Road, north of Oxford Street West and the Thames River and west of Highbury Avenue North. The district includes the University of Western Ontario and Victoria, University, and St. Joseph's Hospitals. Wonderland Road, Oxford Street, Wharncliffe Road, and south branch of the Thames River form its western boundary with the district of London West, Highbury Avenue and the south branch of the Thames its eastern and southern boundaries with London—Fanshawe, and the north city limit its boundary with Perth—Middlesex riding to the north.Federal riding
The federal riding was created in 1996 as "London—Adelaide" from parts of London East and London—Middlesex ridings. It was renamed "London North Centre" in 1997.Members of Parliament
This riding has elected the following member of the House of Commons:| Parliament | Years | Member | Party | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| London East and London—Middlesex prior to 1996 | ||||
| 36th | 1997-2000 | Joe Fontana | Liberal | |
| 37th | 2000-2004 | |||
| 38th | 2004-2006 | |||
| 39th | 2006 | |||
| 2006- | Glen Pearson | Liberal | ||
Federal election results
2008 general election
2006 by-election
Long-time MP Joe Fontana resigned from the seat in 2006 in order to run in the London municipal election as a candidate for mayor, requiring a by-election to be held.
The election was called on October 22, 2006 with polling day falling on November 27. 
The election result presents a major breakthrough for the Green Party, tripling its previous showing in the general election and placing slightly ahead of the candidate of the governing Conservative party. The vote for party leader Elizabeth May was over five times the 4.5% national popular vote in the preceding federal election.
1997-2006 general elections
^ Conservative change is from combined Canadian Alliance and Progressive Conservative totals.
^ Canadian Alliance change is from Reform
Provincial riding
London North Centre was created from London North to match the federal riding in 1999.Members of Provincial Parliament
London North has elected the following members of the Ontario Legislature:
- Dianne Cunningham, Progressive Conservative (1999-2003)
- Deb Matthews, Liberal (2003-present)
