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Abitibi—Témiscamingue
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Abitibi—Témiscamingue

Abitibi-Témiscamingue is the name of a federal electoral district in Quebec, Canada. Its population is 104,620. (2001)

Geography

The district includes the Regional County Municipalities of Témiscamingue, Abitibi, Abitibi-Ouest, the City of Rouyn-Noranda and a small section of south western Jamésie Territory.

History

The electoral district was created in 2004 from 77.1% of Témiscamingue, and 22.9% of Abitibi-Baie-James-Nunavik. The riding has yet to experience its first election. The incumbent will be Gilbert Barrette of the Liberal Party of Canada.