Delta—Richmond East was a federal electoral district in the province of British Columbia, Canada, that was represented in the House of Commons of Canada from 2004 until 2013.

Geography

It was located in the Metro Vancouver, and consisted of:

  • the south east part of the City of Richmond,
  • the village of Steveston in Richmond,
  • the west part of the Corporation of Delta,
  • Musqueam Indian Reserve No. 4, and
  • Tsawwassen Indian Reserve.

Demographics

This riding's population was 38% immigrants, about 20% of which were Chinese-Canadian. The service sector, retail trade, construction, and manufacturing were the major sources of employment in this riding. The average family income was almost $90,000. Unemployment was around 4.8%.

History

The electoral district was created in 2003 from Delta—South Richmond and Richmond ridings. It was dissolved in 2011 into Delta and Steveston—Richmond East.

Members of Parliament

Election results

See also

  • List of Canadian electoral districts
  • Historical federal electoral districts of Canada

References

  • Expenditures - 2008 from Elections Canada website
  • Election results from Parliament of Canada website
  • Website of the Parliament of Canada
  • Map of Delta—Richmond East riding archived by Elections Canada