Halifax West
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Halifax West is the name of a federal electoral district in Nova Scotia, Canada. Its population is 79,933. (2001)
Demographics
Ethnic Groups: 91.8% White, 2.3% Black, 1.8% Arab, 1.0% South Asian
Languages: 90.0% English, 2.8% French, 6.6% Other
Religions: 43.0% Protestant, 39.8% Catholic, 1.1% Christian Orthodox, 1.4% Other Christian, 2.3% Muslim, 10.7% No Affiliation
Average Income: $32,372
Geography
The district includes the old city of Bedford the west end of the former City of Halifax, and an area that extends to the community of Upper Hammonds Plains in the north, Hubley in the west and Terence Bay in the south. The area is 564 sq. km.
History
The electoral district was created in 1976 from Halifax—East Hants
List of Members
| Parliament | Member |
|---|---|
| 31st (1979-1980) | Howard Crosby Prog. Cons. |
| 32nd (1980-1984) | |
| 33rd (1984-1988) | |
| 34th (1988-1993) | |
| 35th (1993-1997) | Geoff Regan Liberal |
| 36th (1997-2000) | Gordon Earle N.D.P. |
| 37th (2000-2004) | Geoff Regan Liberal |
| 38th (2004- ) |