Kings—Hants

Kings—Hants is the name of a federal electoral district in Nova Scotia, Canada. Its population is 79,286. (2001)

Largely poor and rural it is a fairly conservative riding, but more in the Red Tory tradition of the rest of the Martimes with a strong concern for social programs.

Demographics

Ethnic Groups: 95.7% White, 2.1% Native Canadian, 1.5% Black
Languages: 96.4% English, 1.1% French, 2.1% Other
Religions: 63.8% Protestant, 18.3% Catholic, 1.2% Other Christian, 15.9% No Affiliation
Average Income: $23,425

Geography

The district includes all of Hants County and the eastern part of Kings. Communities include East Hants, West Hants, Kentville, Windsor and Wolfville. The area is 4,440 sq. km.

History

The electoral district was created in 1976 from Annapolis Valley and from Halifax-East Hants and was known as Annapolis Valley-Hants until 1996.

List of Members:

1. Pat Nowlan, Prog. Cons (1979-1993)
2. John Murphy, Liberal (1993-1997)
3. Scott Brison, Prog. Cons. (1997-2000)
4. Joe Clark, Prog. Cons. (2000)
5. Scott Brison, Prog. Cons. then Liberal (2000-present)