Sudbury (electoral district)

Sudbury is the name of a federal electoral district in Ontario, Canada. Its population is 89,443. (2001)

Geography

The district is one of two serving the city of Greater Sudbury, Ontario. It includes the former Town of Walden and the northern half of the former City of Sudbury.

History

The electoral district was created in 1947 from Nipissing. It initially included only the northern half of the City of Sudbury. In 2004, a decline in population led to this riding expanding geographically to include the former Town of Walden, now part of the City of Greater Sudbury. The remainder of the city continues to be served by the Nickel Belt riding.

Members of Parliament for Sudbury

1. Léoda Gauthier, Liberal (1949-1953)
2. Rodger Mitchell, Liberal (1953-1967)
3. Bud Germa, NDP (1967-1968)
4. Jim Jerome, Liberal (1968-1980)
5. Doug Frith, Liberal (1980-1988)
6. Diane Marleau, Liberal (1988-present)

Members of the Legislative Assembly of Ontario for Sudbury

1. Bud Germa, New Democrat (1971 - 1981)
2. Jim Gordon, Progressive Conservative (1981 - 1987)
3. Sterling Campbell, Liberal (1987 - 1990)
4. Sharon Murdock, New Democrat (1990 - 1995)
5. Rick Bartolucci, Liberal (1995 - present)

• this list is incomplete