Malpeque (electoral district)

Malpeque is the name of a federal electoral district in Prince Edward Island, Canada. Its population is 33,064. (2001)

Demographics

Ethnic Groups: 98.8% White
Languages: 95.7% English, 2.5% French, 1.4% Other
Religions: 53.2% Protestant, 36.4% Catholic, 2.9% Other Christian, 7.3% No Affiliation
Average Income: $24,005

Geography

The district includes the extreme eastern part of Prince County and most of Queens County except the extreme eastern portion and the City of Charlottetown. Communities include Cornwall, Kensington, Miltonvale Park, Borden-Carleton, North Rustico and Clyde River. The area is 1,663 sq. km.

History

The electoral district was created in 1966 from Prince and Queen's.

List of Members:

1. J. Angus MacLean, Prog. Cons (1968-1977)
2. Don Wood, Liberal (1977-1979)
3. Mel Gass, Prog. Cons. (1979-1988)
4. Catherine Callbeck, Liberal (1988-1993)
5. Wayne Easter, Liberal (1993-present)