Ottawa—Vanier (formerly known as Ottawa East) is a federal

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, Canada, that has been represented in the

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since

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. Previous to that date, it was part of the Ottawa electoral district that returned two members. The riding generally corresponds to the wards of Beacon Hill-Cyrville, Rideau-Rockcliffe and Rideau-Vanier. The riding became vacant because of the death of incumbent MP

Mauril Bélanger Mauril Adrien Jules Bélanger (June 15, 1955 – August 15, 2016) was a Canadian politician. A member of the Liberal Party of Canada, he represented Ottawa—Vanier in the House of Commons through a by-election victory in 1995 until his death ...

on August 16, 2016.

Mona Fortier Mona N. Fortier is a Canadian politician who has served as the president of the Treasury Board since October 26, 2021. A member of the Liberal Party, Fortier has represented the electoral district of Ottawa—Vanier since winning the 3 April 20 ...

was elected in the byelection to fill the seat on April 3, 2017. The riding, with a large

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population in Vanier, is one of the most solidly Liberal in the country, having elected Liberals both federally and provincially in every election since its creation. In fact, the previous electoral district which comprises most of the constituency, Russell, had been solidly

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since 1887. The riding is home to many

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Political geography

About 15% of the riding is in the former city of Vanier, which was amalgamated into Ottawa in 2001. Vanier has long been home to much of Ottawa's

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population, a group that has traditionally been solidly Liberal. The riding also contains the wealthiest part of Ottawa, the former village

Rockcliffe Park Rockcliffe Park ( French: ''Parc Rockcliffe'') is a neighbourhood in Rideau-Rockcliffe Ward, close to the centre of Ottawa, Ontario, Canada. Established in 1864, organized as a Police village in 1908, and an independent village from 1926, and ul ...

, which has supported both the

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, and the Liberals in recent elections. The

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neighbourhoods of Sandy Hill, containing the

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, and

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also tend to vote Liberal, but with significant support for the

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. In 2011, the NDP won Sandy Hill,

Lower Town Lower Town (also spelled "Lowertown" (french: la Basse-Ville) is a neighbourhood in Rideau-Vanier Ward in central Ottawa, Ontario, Canada, to the east of downtown. It is the oldest part of the city. It is bounded by Rideau Street to the south, ...

, Vanier and in Overbrook. The Conservatives won in the more suburban parts of the riding like in Beacon Hill and

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Geography

In 2003, it was redefined as the part of the City of Ottawa east and north of a line running south along the

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from the interprovincial boundary to Mann Avenue, northeast to

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, southeast to

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, and east to the abandoned

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to the hydroelectric transmission line, north to

Innes Road Innes Road ( Ottawa Road #30) is one of the most important corridors in the east end of the City of Ottawa, Ontario, Canada, running through the former cities of Gloucester and Cumberland. It is the main route serving Blackburn Hamlet and south ...

, northeast to

Blair Road Blair Road (Ottawa Road #27) is a road in the eastern part of Ottawa, Ontario, Canada. It begins just south of the Rockcliffe Parkway, but does not connect to the parkway, except for a small bike-path connection to the Ottawa River Pathway - one o ...

, northwest to

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, east and northeast to

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, northeast to Green's Creek, north to the

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Demographics

''According to the 2021 Canada Census'' Ethnic groups: 60.2% White, 14.5% Black, 5.5% Indigenous, 5.2% Arab, 3.6% South Asian, 2.8% Chinese, 1.9% Latin American, 1.6% Filipino, 1.5% West Asian Languages: 47.1% English, 23.5% French, 4.2% Arabic, 1.9% Spanish, 1.3% Mandarin Religions: 53.8% Christian (33.5% Catholic, 3.1% Anglican, 2.0% United Church, 1.8% Christian Orthodox, 1.1% Pentecostal, 12.3% Other), 9.5% Muslim, 32.8% None Median income: $42,400 (2020) Average income: $57,600 (2020)

History

The federal riding was created as "Ottawa East" in 1933 from parts of

Ottawa Ottawa (, ; Canadian French: ) is the capital city of Canada. It is located at the confluence of the Ottawa River and the Rideau River in the southern portion of the province of Ontario. Ottawa borders Gatineau, Quebec, and forms the core ...

and Russell ridings. It initially consisted of, in the city of Ottawa, Rideau, Ottawa, By, St. Georges wards and the northeast part of Riverdale Ward, the town of Eastview, and the village of Rockcliffe Park. In 1947, it was redefined to exclude the town of Eastview. In 1952, it was redefined to consist of the village of Rockcliffe Park, and the eastern parts of the city of Ottawa. In 1966, it was redefined to include the City of Eastview and exclude the village of Rockcliffe Park. The name of the electoral district was changed in 1973 to "Ottawa—Vanier". In 1976, it was redefined to consist of the City of Vanier, and the eastern parts of the city of Ottawa. In 1987, it was redefined to consist of the City of Vanier, the eastern part of the city of Ottawa, part of the city of Gloucester and the Village of Rockcliffe Park. In 1996, the Ottawa and Gloucester parts of the riding were redefined. In 2003, it was given its current boundaries that are described above. Following the

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, the riding gained the neighbourhood of Beacon Hill South from Ottawa—Orléans. Following the 2022 Canadian federal electoral redistribution, this riding will be renamed Ottawa—Vanier—Gloucester at the first election held after approximately April 2024. It will gain

Blackburn Hamlet Blackburn Hamlet is a suburban community in Innes Ward, in the east end of Ottawa, Ontario, Canada. Before the 2001 amalgamation of the city of Ottawa, it was in the city of Gloucester. It is surrounded by rural areas and contains several older ...

from

Orléans Orléans (;"Orleans"
(US) and Innes Road Innes Road ( Ottawa Road #30) is one of the most important corridors in the east end of the City of Ottawa, Ontario, Canada, running through the former cities of Gloucester and Cumberland. It is the main route serving Blackburn Hamlet and south ...

to Prescott—Russell—Cumberland.

Members of Parliament

This riding has elected the following

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Election results

Ottawa—Vanier

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Note: NDP vote is compared to CCF vote in 1958 election. Communist vote is compared to Labour-Progressive vote in 1958 election. Note: Progressive Conservative vote is compared to "National Government" vote in 1940 election.

References

Notes

External links

Riding history 1933-1973
from the

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Riding history from 1973-present
from the Library of Parliament
Map of the Riding (pdf)

Politwitter

Project Democracy

Pundits Guide

StatsCan District Profile
{{DEFAULTSORT:Ottawa-Vanier Federal electoral districts of Ottawa Ontario federal electoral districts 1933 establishments in Ontario