Is London-Fanshawe my district?
You can check which Electoral District (riding) you live in by visiting Elections Canada and entering your postal code at:
http://elections.ca/home.aspx
Locally our MP, Irene Mathyssen, and the NDP have been busy making a difference right here in London. Organizations like My Sister’s Place, the Housing Registry, and several others were facing layoffs and closures until Irene Mathyssen, our Member of Parliament, forced the Conservatives to deliver the promised funding. Irene has also successfully delivered $17 million in federal infrastructure funding to our riding, and $1.98 million specifically for recreation infrastructure improvements. Visit the "In London" and "In Parliament" pages to learn more about Irene's work as our MP.
About the Riding of London-Fanshawe:
Federal Election 2011
| Candidate | Party | Vote Count | Vote Share | Elected |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Irene Mathyssen | NDP | 21,689 | 50.9% | X |
| Roger Caranci | LIB | 4,893 | 11.5% | |
| Jim Chahbar | CON | 14,294 | 33.5% | |
| Matthew Peloza | GRN | 1,202 | 2.3% |
Federal Election 2008
| Candidate | Party | Vote Count | Vote Share | Elected |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Irene Mathyssen | NDP | 17,672 | 43.1% | X |
| Jacquie Gauthier | LIB | 7,774 | 18.9% | |
| Mary Lou Ambrogio | CON | 12,659 | 30.9% | |
| Daniel O'Neail | GRN | 2656 | 6.5% |
Federal Election 2006
| Candidate | Party | Vote Count | Vote Share | Elected |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Irene Mathyssen | NDP | 16067 | 34.5% | X |
| Glen Pearson | LIB | 15199 | 32.6% | |
| Dan Mailer | CON | 13495 | 29.0% | |
| Dave McLaughlin | GRN | 1803 | 3.9% |
Source: Elections Canada
London-Fanshawe is a riding vaguely shaped like a reverse “L” taking in east London and a large portion of the south end of the city.
The riding takes in a broad mix of housing, workplaces and neighbourhoods. London Airport is in the riding. The major source of employment is manufacturing, followed by the service sector. Average family income is $72,264 and unemployment is approximately seven percent.
The Riding has a population of 107,218 according to 2006 census data (the most recent available), with 74,848 of those citizens on the electors list.
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Sources: CBC News, Statistics Canada 2006 Census
