Quebec (1867)

I've uploaded my Ontario map collection, it's now time to start Quebec. First off is 1867, of course:

Federal election maps (2004-2011)

Many thanks to S. Smith from the U.S. election atlas forum for these maps, that show the results from the last four federal elections:

Ontario political regions: Central Brampton

After having just covered East Brampton, let's move across Dixie Rd. to what I'll call central Brampton. For this analysis, we'll call the western boundary of the region as Hurontario St and Main St. and the eastern boundary of course will be Dixie Rd.

History
This area was in the riding of Peel, starting in 1867. At this point, Brampton was just a village, and it was located on the western boundary of this region at Queen St. This region currently covers what was then a small section of south central Chinguacousy Twp.

MPs:

1) J.H. Cameron (1867-1872)

2) Rbt. Smith (1872-1878)

3) Wm. Elliott (1878-1882)

4) Jas. Fleming (1882-1887)
5) W.A. McCulla (1887-1891)

6) Jos. Featherston (1891-1900)

7) Richard Blain (1900-1917)
8) Saml. Charters (1917-1935)
9) Gordon Graydon (1935-1953)
10) J.C. Pallett (1953-1962)
11) B.S. Beer (1962-1968)

Peel was divided in 2 in 1966. This region would fall in the northern half, which would also include parts of the Counties of Dufferin and Simcoe and would be called Peel--Dufferin--Simcoe.

11) B.S. Beer (1968-1972) continued
12) J.E. Madill (1972-1974)
13) W.R. Milne (1974-1979)


As the area got more and more people, the area would be divided once again. This region would now fall into Brampton--Georgetown, which included Brampton and the community of Georgetown.

14) J.H. McDermid (1979-1988)

In 1987, the riding of Brampton was created, and it consisted of all of the City of Brampton west of Dixie Rd. 

14) J.H. McDermid (1988-1993) continued 

15) Colleen Beaumier (1993-1997)

In 1996, Brampton was divided into three. Most of this region would fall into the new riding of Brampton Centre. The area south of Steeles and west of Kennedy would fall into the riding of Brampton West--Mississauga. 

16) Sarkis Assadourian (1997-2004)

In 2003, most of this region would fall into the new riding of Brampton--Springdale. The area south of Vodden St and west of Kennedy Rd would fall in the riding of Brampton West. MPs for Brampton--Springdale:

17) Ruby Dhalla (2004-2011)

18) P. Gill (2011-present)

Future

Presently, Brampton--Springdale has a population of about 140,000, which is too large for a riding. In my analysis of East Brampton, I discussed the creation of a new riding of "Bramalea--Springdale", which would take much of the excess population here. A new riding of "Brampton Centre" can be created with the remainder of the Brampton--Springdale, and can be extended into the rest of this region to the point it has enough people.

Provincial history 

From 1987 to 1999, this area was divided into Brampton North and Brampton South, the border of which was Vodden St. to Kennedy Rd to Queen St. Before that, it was in the riding of Brampton. 

Brampton was represented by W.G. Davis from 1975 to 1985 then by R.V. Callahan from 1985 to 1987. Callahan continued to represent Brampton South until 1995 when he was replaced by T.P. Clement. Brampton North was represent by J.C. McClelland from 1987 to 1995 and then by J. Spina. Since 1999, Brampton Centre was represented by Spina until 2003 and then by Linda Jeffrey who represented Brampton Centre and Brampton--Springdale since.

Political geography (2008 election)

This region was polarized between the Liberals and the Tories. The Liberals did the best in the central part of the region, between Vodden Street in the south to almost the Sandalwood Pkwy. North of this and south of Vodden is where the Conservatives won, especially in the southwest part of the region (Peel Village), which belongs to Brampton West. 

 

Ontario political regions: East Brampton

Moving to Brampton now, my analysis takes us to the east end of the city, covering the part of Brampton east of, Dixie Rd. This includes the large subdivision of Bramalea, which makes up the majority of the area, plus the new developments to its east- commonly called "Gore", after the former township covering it (Toronto Gore Twp).

This fast growing area can be found in the riding of Bramalea--Gore--Malton. Which includes this region plus the community of Malton in Mississauga.

History
This area was in the riding of Peel, starting in 1867. At this point, Brampton was just a village, and it was located further west of this region, near the corner of Queen St and Main St. This region covered the southeastern corner of Chinguacousy Twp and most of the Gore of Toronto Twp. Peel consisted of Peel County, which by the 1960s became quite populous.

MPs:

1) J.H. Cameron (1867-1872)

2) Rbt. Smith (1872-1878)

3) Wm. Elliott (1878-1882)

4) Jas. Fleming (1882-1887)
5) W.A. McCulla (1887-1891)

6) Jos. Featherston (1891-1900)

7) Richard Blain (1900-1917)
8) Saml. Charters (1917-1935)
9) Gordon Graydon (1935-1953)
10) J.C. Pallett (1953-1962)
11) B.S. Beer (1962-1968)

Peel was divided in 2 in 1966. This region would fall in the northern half, which would also include parts of the Counties of Dufferin and Simcoe and would be called Peel--Dufferin--Simcoe.

11) B.S. Beer (1968-1972) continued
12) J.E. Madill (1972-1974)
13) W.R. Milne (1974-1979)

As the area got more and more people, the area would be divided once again. This region would now fall into Brampton--Georgetown, which included Brampton and the community of Georgetown.

14) J.H. McDermid (1979-1988)

In 1987, further expansion divided the riding up once again. The area east of Dixie Road (this region) would now fall into Brampton--Malton (later Bramalea-Gore-Malton and Bramalea--Gore-Malton--Springdale), while the area west of Dixie would just be in Brampton riding. In 2003, the Dixie Rd. border was adjusted slightly to exclude the area north of Bovaird Dr. and west of Torbram Rd, which would be transferred to the new riding of Brampton--Springdale.

15) H. Chadwick (1988-1993)

16) G.S. Malhi (1993-2011)

17) B. Gosal (2011-present)

This region has passed between the Tories and Liberals frequently, but it should be noted the NDP finished a close 2nd in the 2011 election, and if it continues making inroads with the Sikh community (which is dominant here), could win this riding next time. 

Future
Bramalea--Gore--Malton has around 175,000 which is huge for a riding. Expect major changes here for the next election. The community of Malton, which is located in Mississauga isolated from the rest of the city, so there may be seen a need to keep with a Brampton riding as its closer to Brampton's population. Perhaps moving the border east to around Airport Road could create a new Gore--Malton riding while the west part could be a Bramalea--Springdale riding?

Provincial history
From 1987 to 1999, this area was divided into Brampton North and Brampton South, the border of which was Queen St. Before that, it was in the riding of Brampton. 

Brampton was represented by W.G. Davis from 1975 to 1985 then by R.V. Callahan from 1985 to 1987. Callahan continued to represent Brampton South until 1995 when he was replaced by T.P. Clement. Brampton North was represent by J.C. McClelland from 1987 to 1995 and then by J. Spina. Since 1999, the area has been represented by R.S. Gill from 1999 to 2003 and then by K.S. Kular since 2003. 

Political geography (2008 election)
This area was deeply divided in this 2008 election. The Gore area voted overwhelmingly Liberal (except the rural parts of Northeast Brampton) while Bramalea was overwhelmingly Conservative. The area of Brampton east of Dixie Road but in the riding of Brampton--Springdale i.e. the community of Springdale voted overwhelmingly Liberal as well. 

2008 results by census division

About a year ago, some keen Canadian posters at the U.S. Presidential Election Atlas worked on poll-by-poll maps of the Canadian 2008 election. We also used the results to input the numbers by municipality and by census division. The following map is a sum of the products of our labour:

What's especially interesting is the areas which are smaller than ridings that voted for a party that did not win a seat there.

This census division map is using the 2001 census division borders as opposed to 2006. There were a few border changes, but nothing that would affect the map. Census divisions, are basically counties and county equivalents across the country.

Many thanks to Miles Lunn and J.P. Kirby from the U.S. election atlas forum for the data used in this map.

Ontario federal election maps (1867-1911)

I made these a while ago for inclusion in a site like this. I figure if this is going to be an atlas it should have some more maps!

 1867

1872

 1874

 1878

 1882

1887

1891

 1896

 1900

 1904

 1908

1911

Ontario political regions: East York

To the north of the Beaches is the former borough of East York. The former borough is currently spread across three ridings; Don Valley West, Toronto--Danforth and Beaches--East York. In recent years the borough has been split up into many ridings, but not so much historically.


History
Until 1924, the Township of East York did not exist, it was part of the greater Township of York. In 1867, what is now East York was part of the riding of York East.

MPs

1) Jas. Metcalfe (1867-1878)

2) Alfred Boultbee (1878-1882)

3) Alexander Mackenzie (1882-1892)

4) W.F. MacLean (1892-1904)

In 1903, York East was abolished, and all of York Township fell under the new riding of York South. 

4) W.F. MacLean (1904-1926) continued

5) R.H. McGregor (1926-1935)

In 1933, York East is re-created, and includes the new Township of East York. By 1966, the riding and the township shared a similar area, but did not have the exact same boundaries.

5) R.H. McGregor (1935-1962) continued

6) S. Otto (1962-1972)

7) I.M. Arrol (1972-1974)

8) D.M. Collenette (1974-1979)

9) R.S. Ritchie (1979-1980)

10) D.M. Collenette (1980-1984)

11) Alan Redway (1948-1988)

In 1987, the riding was dissolved into Don Valley East, Beaches--Woodbine and Broadview--Greenwood. The majority of the area not going into one specific riding. 

Beaches--Woodbine (later Beaches-East York):

12) Neil Young (1988-1993) 

13) Maria Minna (1993-2011)

14) Matt. Kellway (2011-present)

Broadview--Greenwood (later Toronto--Danforth):

12) D.J. Mills (1988-2004)

13) J.G. Layton (2004-present)

Don Valley West:

12) J.W. Bosley (1988-1993)

13) J.F. Godfrey (1993-2008)

14) Rbt. Oliphant (2008-2011) 

15) Jno. Carmichael (2011-present)

Future

While at 110,000, East York  has an ideal riding size, so do its constituent ridings. East York in of itself is less of a community of interest than it used to be, due to amalgamation. Don Valley West has slightly more people than average, so it might be an idea to move the neighbourhood of Thorncliffe Park into Toronto--Danforth, as it has similar demographics. That neighbourhood is separated from the rest of Don Valley West by industrial areas and railroads while it is separated from Toronto--Danforth by the Don River.

Provincial history

Until 1999, East York was divided into two ridings: Don Mills and York East. York East made up the bulk of the borough, whereas Don Mills included the area north east of Taylor Creek. For the purposes of our analysis, we will look at York East, which has been in existence since 1867:

1) H.P. Crosby (1867-1874)

2) Jno. Lane (1874-1879)

3) G.W. Badgerow (1879-1886)

4) G.B. Smith (1886-1894)

5) Jno. Richardson (1894-1904)

6) Alex. McCowan (1904-1913)

7) G.S. Henry (1913-1943)

8) A.C. Macphail (1943-1945)

9) J.A. Leslie (1945-1948)

10) A.C. Macphail (1948-1951)

11) H.E. Beckett (1951-1967)

12) A.K. Meen (1967-1977)

13) R.G. Elgie (1977-1985)

14) Christine Hart (1985-1990)

15) Gary Malkowski (1990-1995)

16) J.L. Parker (1995-1999)

Since 1999, the MPPs for Beaches--East York have been Frances Lankin until 2001 and M.D. Prue since. In Toronto--Danforth they have been Marilyn Churley until 2006 then P.C. Tabuns since. In Don Valley West they have been David Turnbull until 2003 then K.O. Wynne since.

Political geography (2008 election)

The Liberals won Don Valley West and Beaches-East York, so those were their best areas. Specifically, The Liberals had their best showing in parts of Woodbine Gardens, Crescent Town and Topham Park . The NDP did their best in the Pape Village area, which is part of Toronto--Danforth, a riding they won. However, they also won many polls in Woodbine Gardens, and even one in Don Valley West, specifically in Thorncliffe Park. The Tories had their best showing in Leaside, winning just two polls outside of that area.