Brossard—La Prairie

Brossard-La Prairie is the name of a federal electoral district in Quebec, Canada. Its population is 100,489. (2001)

Geography

The district includes the Cities of Candiac and La Prairie, the Municipality of Saint-Philippe, and the former City of Brossard.

History

The electoral district of La Prairie was created in 1966 from Beauharnois-Salaberry and Châteauguay-Huntingdon-La Prairie. The name was changed to Brossard-La Prairie in 1996.

List of Members:

1. Ian Watson, Liberal (1966-1979)
2. Pierre Deniger, Liberal (1979-1984)
3. Fernand Joudenais, Progressive Conservative (1984-1993)
4. Richard Bélisle, Bloc Québécois (1993-1997)
5. Jacques Saada, Liberal (1997-present)