South Surrey—White Rock—Langley was a federal electoral district in

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, Canada, that was represented in the House of Commons of Canada from 1997 to 2004.

Geography

This electoral district included the City of White Rock and

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, as well as the southern portions of the

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and the

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History

This riding was created in 1996 from

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and Surrey—White Rock—South Langley ridings. In 2003, it was abolished and parts of it went to help form

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and South Surrey—White Rock—Cloverdale ridings.

Members of Parliament

This riding elected only one

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: * 1997-2004:

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(1997-2000),

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(2000-2003),

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(2003-2004) - She previously represented Surrey—White Rock—South Langley.

Election results

External links

Library of Parliament Riding Profile 1996-2003

Expenditures - 2000

Expenditures – 1997
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Parliament of Canada
Former federal electoral districts of British Columbia {{BritishColumbia-geo-stub

Geography

History

Members of Parliament

Election results

See also

External links