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Villeneuve (electoral district)

Former federal electoral district in Quebec, Canada From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia

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Villeneuve (French pronunciation: [vilnœv] ) was a federal electoral district in Quebec, Canada, that was represented in the House of Commons of Canada from 1949 to 1979.

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This riding was created in 1947 from parts of Pontiac riding. It consisted initially of:

  • the southwestern part of the county of Abitibi; and
  • parts of the county of Témiscamingue including the towns of Mercier, Noranda and Rouyn.

In 1952, it was redefined to consist of:

  • parts of the county of Abitibi including the towns of Bourlamarque, Cadillac, Duparquet, Malartic and Val-d'Or;
  • the northern parts of the county of Témiscamingue including the cities of Noranda and Rouyn.

In 1966, it was redefined to consist of:

  • the Towns of Barville, Bourlamaque, Cadillac, Chapais, Chibougamau, Lebel-sur-Quévillon, Malartic, Senneterre and Val-d'Or;
  • parts of the County of Abitibi; and
  • parts of the County of Témiscamingue.

The electoral district was abolished in 1976 when it was redistributed into Abitibi and Témiscamingue ridings.

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Members of Parliament

This riding elected the following members of Parliament:

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Election results

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