Saskatoon—Wanuskewin

Saskatoon—Wanuskewin was a federal electoral district in Saskatchewan, Canada, that has been represented in the House of Commons of Canada since 1997. (In the Cree language: ᐋᐧᓇᐢᑫᐃᐧᐣ / wânaskêwin means, "being at peace with oneself".) It covers a part of the city of Saskatoon.

Saskatoon—Wanuskewin
Saskatchewan electoral district
Saskatoon—Wanuskewin in relation to other Saskatchewan federal electoral districts
Coordinates:52.624°N 106.890°W / 52.624; -106.890
Defunct federal electoral district
LegislatureHouse of Commons
District created1996
District abolished2013
First contested1997
Last contested2011
District webpageprofile, map
Demographics
Population (2011)[1]82,553
Electors (2011)55,327
Area (km²)[2]10,233.82
Census division(s)Saskatoon
Census subdivision(s)Saskatoon, Corman Park No. 344, Martensville, Warman

Geography

The riding includes the northwest quadrant of Saskatoon and extends north past Duck Lake, northwest past Lucky Man and west past Ruddell. The riding also includes the city of Martensville.

History

It was created in 1996 as "Wanuskewin" from Saskatoon—Clark's Crossing and portions of Kindersley—Lloydminster, Prince Albert—Churchill River and The Battlefords—Meadow Lake ridings.

In 2000, it was renamed "Saskatoon—Wanuskewin".

The electoral district was abolished in 2013 and now is contained within the bounds of Carlton Trail—Eagle Creek.

Members of Parliament

Parliament Years Member Party
Wanuskewin
Riding created from Saskatoon—Clark's Crossing, Kindersley—Lloydminster,
Prince Albert—Churchill River and The Battlefords—Meadow Lake
36th  1997–2000     Maurice Vellacott Reform
 2000–2000     Alliance
Riding renamed — Saskatoon—Wanuskewin
37th  2000–2003     Maurice Vellacott Alliance
 2003–2004     Conservative
38th  2004–2006
39th  2006–2008
40th  2008–2011
41st  2011–2015
Riding dissolved into Carlton Trail—Eagle Creek, Saskatoon West,
Prince Albert and Desnethé—Missinippi—Churchill River

Election results

Saskatoon–Wanuskewin

2011 Canadian federal election
Party Candidate Votes%±%Expenditures
ConservativeMaurice Vellacott21,18358.43+1.92$34,890
New DemocraticJohn Parry11,39531.43+7.07$16,104
LiberalPatricia Zipchen2,4286.70-5.70$15,022
GreenMark Bigland-Pritchard1,2503.45-3.28$991
Total valid votes/Expense limit 36,256 100.00 $83,569
Total rejected ballots 134 0.37+0.06
Turnout 36,390 64.33+5.55
Eligible voters 56,570
2008 Canadian federal election
Party Candidate Votes%±%Expenditures
ConservativeMaurice Vellacott18,32056.51+7.12$36,224
New DemocraticClint Davidson7,89824.36+2.28$20,679
LiberalPatricia Zipchen4,02012.40-11.68$13,240
GreenTobi-Dawne Smith2,1826.73+3.14$3,675
Total valid votes/Expense limit 32,420 100.00  $80,396
Total rejected ballots 100 0.31+0.04
Turnout 32,520 58.78-8.57
2006 Canadian federal election
Party Candidate Votes%±%Expenditures
ConservativeMaurice Vellacott17,75349.39+2.74$62,331.71
LiberalChris Axworthy8,65524.08−8.50$52,437.43
New DemocraticJim Maddin7,93922.09+4.27$35,098.35
GreenDon Cameron1,2923.59+0.63$880.29
Christian HeritageDale Sanders3070.85−0.90$1,552.99
Total valid votes 35,946 100.00
Total rejected ballots 96 0.27 +0.03
Turnout 36,042 67.35 +7.63
Electors on the lists 53,513
2004 Canadian federal election
Party Candidate Votes%±%Expenditures
ConservativeMaurice Vellacott15,10946.64−11.09$66,433.82
LiberalChris Axworthy10,55332.58+15.76$72,269.97
New DemocraticPriscilla Settee5,77017.81−6.42$38,635.22
GreenDavid Greenfield9602.96+1.75$25.00
Total valid votes 32,392 100.00
Total rejected ballots 76 0.23 −0.03
Turnout 32,468 59.72 −1.90
Electors on the lists 54,366
Percentage change figures are factored for redistribution. Conservative Party percentages are contrasted with the combined Canadian Alliance and Progressive Conservative percentages from 2000.
Sources: Official Results, Elections Canada and Financial Returns, Elections Canada.
2000 Canadian federal election
Party Candidate Votes%±%Expenditures
AllianceMaurice Vellacott17,40452.57+13.42$59,707.59
New DemocraticHugh Walker8,02224.23−2.55$34,545.31
LiberalBill Patrick5,56716.82−7.61$16,493.01
Progressive ConservativeKirk Eggum1,7095.16−2.76$0.00
GreenDavid Greenfield4021.21$0.00
Total valid votes 33,104 100.00
Total rejected ballots 86 0.26 −0.08
Turnout 33,190 61.62 −2.17
Electors on the lists 53,862
Sources: Official Results, Elections Canada and Financial Returns, Elections Canada.

Wanuskewin

1997 Canadian federal election: Wanuskewin
Party Candidate Votes%Expenditures
ReformMaurice Vellacott12,85439.16$39,845
New DemocraticWalter Kyliuk8,79326.79$57,104
LiberalTom Hengen8,02024.43$35,221
Progressive ConservativeRon Meakin2,6027.93$7,207
IndependentSam Dyck4201.28$1,781
Natural LawPatrick J. Coulterman1380.42$61
Total valid votes 32,827 100.00
Total rejected ballots 112 0.34
Turnout 32,939 63.79
Electors on the lists 51,635
Sources: Official Results, Elections Canada and Financial Returns, Elections Canada.

See also

References

  • "Saskatoon—Wanuskewin (Code 47011) Census Profile". 2011 census. Government of Canada - Statistics Canada. Retrieved 2011-03-03.

Notes

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