Federal electoral district in Quebec, Canada
Abitibi—Baie-James—Nunavik—Eeyou Quebec electoral district |
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Abitibi—Baie-James—Nunavik—Eeyou in relation to other Quebec federal electoral districts |
Federal electoral district |
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Legislature | House of Commons |
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MP | Sylvie Bérubé Bloc Québécois |
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District created | 1966 |
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First contested | 1968 |
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Last contested | 2021 |
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District webpage | profile, map |
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Demographics |
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Population (2016)[1][2] | 87,787 |
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Electors (2019) | 64,651 |
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Area (km²)[3] | 854,754 |
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Pop. density (per km²) | 0.1 |
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Census division(s) | Jamésie, Kativik Regional Government, La Vallée-de-l'Or RCM |
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Census subdivision(s) | Val-d'Or, Chibougamau, Chisasibi, Mistissini, Malartic, Senneterre, Kuujjuaq, Eeyou-Istchee-Baie-James, Waskaganish, Lebel-sur-Quévillon |
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Abitibi—Baie-James—Nunavik—Eeyou (formerly known as Abitibi, Abitibi—Baie-James—Nunavik and Nunavik—Eeyou) is a federal riding in the province of Quebec, Canada, that has been represented in the House of Commons of Canada since 1968. Since the 2019 federal election, its Member of Parliament (MP) has been Sylvie Bérubé of the Bloc Québécois (BQ).
The riding of Abitibi was created in 1966 (ahead of the 1968 election), before it was renamed Abitibi—Baie-James—Nunavik in 1998. It was abolished in 2003 (ahead of the 2004 election); most of its territory was incorporated into Nunavik—Eeyou, which was then renamed Abitibi—Baie-James—Nunavik—Eeyou in 2004.
Geography
Abitibi—Baie-James—Nunavik—Eeyou consists of:
- Nord-du-Québec
(population 2016: 44,561)
- the Territory of Eeyou Istchee James Bay, including: the Cree villages and reserved lands of Whapmagoostui, Chisasibi, Eastmain, Mistissini, Nemiscau, Waskaganish, Waswanipi and Wemindji; the Indian Settlement of Oujé-Bougoumou, excepting that part of the Municipality of Baie-James lying southerly of latitude 50°00′ N and westerly of longitude 79°00′ W; and
- the Territory of the Kativik Regional Government, including the Nordic village municipalities of Akulivik, Aupaluk, Inukjuak, Ivujivik, Kangiqsualujjuaq, Kangiqsujuaq, Kangirsuk, Kuujjuaq, Kuujjuarapik, Puvirnituq, Quaqtaq, Salluit, Tasiujaq and Umiujaq; the Naskapi Village Municipality of Kawawachikamach.
The neighbouring ridings are Timmins-James Bay, Nunavut, Labrador, Manicouagan, Jonquière, Lac-Saint-Jean, Saint-Maurice—Champlain, Pontiac and Abitibi—Témiscamingue.
Abitibi—Baie-James—Nunavik—Eeyou contains more than half of Quebec's total landmass. As such, it is the largest riding in a Canadian province and the third largest in the country after the territorial ridings of Nunavut and Northwest Territories.
Demographics
- According to the 2021 Canadian census[4]
- Ethnic groups: 57.9% White, 39.6% Indigenous, 1.2% Black
- Languages: 60.4% French, 13.9% Inuktitut, 12.0% Cree, n.o.s., 4.6% English, 3.5% Iyiyiw-Ayimiwin (Northern East Cree)
- Religions: 71.5% Christian (43.7% Catholic, 18.8% Anglican, 3.5% Pentecostal, 5.5% Other), 1.3% Indigenous Spirituality, 26.1% None
- Median income: $43,200 (2020)
- Average income: $53,050 (2020)
History
The Abitibi riding was created in 1966 from parts of the Chapleau and Saguenay ridings. It was first contested in 1968. In 1976, parts of Villeneuve were incorporated. The electoral district's name was changed in 1998 to Abitibi—Baie-James—Nunavik.
In the 2003 redistribution, Abitibi—Baie-James—Nunavik was abolished. A new riding, Nunavik—Eeyou, was created with substatilly the same territory as Abitibi—Baie-James—Nunavik. Parts of the Manicouagan and Roberval ridings were added, while a part was lost to Abitibi—Témiscamingue. Its name was changed to Abitibi—Baie-James—Nunavik—Eeyou after the 2004 election.
The 2012 electoral redistribution saw the riding gain a small territory from Abitibi—Témiscamingue.
Riding associations
Riding associations are the local branches of political parties:
Party | Association name | President | HQ address | HQ city |
| New Democratic | NDP Riding Association of Abitibi—Baie-James—Nunavik—Eeyou | Pascal Porlier | J9P 0A1 | Val-d'Or |
| People's | Association PPC d'Abitibi—Baie-James—Nunavik—Eeyou | Guillaume Lanouette | J0Y 2H0 | Rivière-Héva |
| Conservative | Abitibi—Baie-James—Nunavik—Eeyou Conservative Association | Gilles Bernatchez | J9P 3S9 | Val-d'Or |
| Liberal | Abitibi—Baie-James—Nunavik—Eeyou Federal Liberal Association | Ghyslain Bergeron | J9P 2C2 | Val-d'Or |
| Bloc Québécois | Bloc Québécois d'Abitibi—Baie-James—Nunavik—Eeyou | Yvon Lévesque | J9P 0C3 | Val-d'Or |
Members of Parliament
This riding has elected the following members of Parliament:
Election results
Graphs are unavailable due to technical issues. There is more info on Phabricator and on MediaWiki.org. |
Graph of election results in Abitibi—Baie-James—Nunavik—Eeyou (minor parties that never received 2% of the vote or did not run consistently are omitted)
Abitibi—Baie-James—Nunavik—Eeyou, 2004–present
2021 Canadian federal election |
Party | Candidate | Votes | % | ±% | Expenditures |
| Bloc Québécois | Sylvie Bérubé | 10,784 | 37.92 | +1.81 | $18,335.60 |
| Liberal | Lise Kistabish | 7,384 | 25.97 | –2.34 | $33,563.25 |
| Conservative | Steve Corriveau | 4,508 | 15.85 | –0.70 | $17,415.31 |
| New Democratic | Pauline Lameboy | 3,323 | 11.69 | –1.27 | $2,453.20 |
| People's | Michaël Cloutier | 1,072 | 3.77 | +2.57 | $0.00 |
| Free | Cédric Brazeau | 594 | 2.09 | – | $653.98 |
| Green | Didier Pilon | 442 | 1.55 | –2.09 | $0.00 |
| Marijuana | Jimmy Levesque | 329 | 1.16 | –0.06 | $0.00 |
Total valid votes/expense limit | 28,436 | 100.00 | – | $130,889.29 |
Total rejected ballots | 856 | 2.92 | +0.37 |
Turnout | 29,292 | 44.92 | –5.28 |
Eligible voters | 65,211 |
| Bloc Québécois hold | Swing | +2.08 |
Source: Elections Canada[5] |
2019 Canadian federal election |
Party | Candidate | Votes | % | ±% | Expenditures |
| Bloc Québécois | Sylvie Bérubé | 11,432 | 36.11 | +17.57 | $21,739.42 |
| Liberal | Isabelle Bergeron | 8,963 | 28.31 | -3.83 | $28,187.31 |
| Conservative | Martin Ferron | 5,240 | 16.55 | +7.25 | none listed |
| New Democratic | Jacline Rouleau | 4,104 | 12.96 | -24.06 | $1,679.03 |
| Green | Kiara Cabana-Whiteley | 1,151 | 3.64 | +1.38 | none listed |
| Marijuana | Daniel Simon | 387 | 1.22 | – | none listed |
| People's | Guillaume Lanouette | 379 | 1.20 | – | none listed |
Total valid votes/expense limit | 31,656 | 100.0 |
Total rejected ballots | 828 |
Turnout | 32,484 | 50.2 |
Eligible voters | 64,651 |
| Bloc Québécois gain from New Democratic | Swing | +10.70 |
Source: Elections Canada[6][7] |
2015 Canadian federal election |
Party | Candidate | Votes | % | ±% | Expenditures |
| New Democratic | Roméo Saganash | 12,778 | 37.02 | -7.80 | $33,061.53 |
| Liberal | Pierre Dufour | 11,094 | 32.14 | +21.67 | $29,180.64 |
| Bloc Québécois | Luc Ferland | 6,398 | 18.54 | +0.27 | $31,842.28 |
| Conservative | Steven Hébert | 3,211 | 9.30 | -13.25 | $11,040.28 |
| Green | Patrick Benoît | 779 | 2.26 | -1.63 | $2,173.92 |
| Rhinoceros | Mario Gagnon | 258 | 0.75 | – | $3.70 |
Total valid votes/Expense limit | 34,518 | 100.0 | | $247,914.66 |
Total rejected ballots | 609 | – | – |
Turnout | 35,127 | 55.55 | – |
Eligible voters | 63,226 |
| New Democratic hold | Swing | -14.73 |
Source: Elections Canada[8][9] |
2011 Canadian federal election |
Party | Candidate | Votes | % | ±% | Expenditures |
| New Democratic | Roméo Saganash | 13,961 | 44.79 | +36.59 | $61,976.57 |
| Conservative | Jean-Maurice Matte | 7,089 | 22.74 | -7.63 | $75,028.15 |
| Bloc Québécois | Yvon Lévesque | 5,615 | 18.02 | -21.63 | $61,279.33 |
| Liberal | Léandre Gervais | 3,282 | 10.53 | -7.89 | $76,159.99 |
| Green | Johnny Kasudluak | 1,221 | 3.92 | +0.58 | $0.00 |
Total valid votes/Expense limit | 31,168 | 100.00 |
Total rejected ballots | 480 | 1.51 |
Turnout | 31,684 | 53.69 |
| New Democratic Party gain from Bloc Québécois | Swing | +29.11 | |
Source: Elections Canada Source: The Gazette Popular Cree leader running for NDP Source: Nunatsiaq News Nunavik voters face two ballots in one week
2006 Canadian federal election |
Party | Candidate | Votes | % | ±% | Expenditures |
| Bloc Québécois | Yvon Lévesque | 13,928 | 46.56 | +1.33 | $67,066 |
| Liberal | Armand Caouette | 6,700 | 22.40 | −20.77 | $31,110 |
| Conservative | Gilles Gagnon | 6,261 | 20.93 | +16.39 | $7,272 |
| New Democratic | Dominique Vaillancourt | 1,810 | 6.05 | +2.11 | |
| Green | Pierre Denis | 1,210 | 4.04 | +0.95 | $0 |
Total valid votes/Expense limit | 29,909 | 100.00 | $89,323 |
| Bloc Québécois hold | Swing | +11.05 |
Nunavik—Eeyou, 2003–2004
Note: Conservative vote is compared to the total of the Canadian Alliance vote and Progressive Conservative vote in 2000 election.
Abitibi—Baie-James—Nunavik, 2000–2004
Abitibi, 1968–2000
Note: Social Credit vote is compared to Ralliement créditiste vote in the 1968 election.
See also
References
- "Abitibi—Baie-James—Nunavik—Eeyou (Code 24046) Census Profile". 2011 census. Government of Canada - Statistics Canada. Retrieved March 7, 2011.
- Campaign expense data from Elections Canada
Riding history from the Library of Parliament:
Notes
- ^ Statistics Canada: 2016
- ^ "Population and Dwelling Count Highlight Tables, 2016 Census". February 8, 2017.
- ^ Statistics Canada: 2016
- ^ Government of Canada, Statistics Canada (February 9, 2022). "Profile table, Census Profile, 2021 Census of Population - Abitibi--Baie-James--Nunavik--Eeyou [Federal electoral district (2013 Representation Order)], Quebec". www12.statcan.gc.ca. Retrieved October 3, 2023.
- ^ "Election Night Results — Abitibi—Baie-James—Nunavik—Eeyou — Elections Canada". Elections Canada. Retrieved October 28, 2021.
- ^ "List of confirmed candidates". Elections Canada. Retrieved October 3, 2019.
- ^ "Election Night Results". Elections Canada. Retrieved November 13, 2019.
- ^ Elections Canada – Confirmed candidates for Abitibi—Baie-James—Nunavik—Eeyou, 30 September 2015
- ^ Elections Canada – Preliminary Election Expenses Limits for Candidates Archived 2016-03-04 at the Wayback Machine
- ^ Pundits' Guide to Canadian Elections
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