Saanich—Gulf Islands

Saanich—Gulf Islands
British Columbia electoral district

Saanich—Gulf Islands based on other Vancouver Island federal electoral districts (2003 boundaries).
Federal electoral district
Legislature House of Commons
MP
 
 		 

Elizabeth May
Green

District created 1987
First contested 1988
Last contested 2015
District webpage profile, map
Demographics
Population (2011)[1] 104,285
Electors (2015) 83,970
Area (km²)[1] 518
Pop. density (per km²) 201.3
Census divisions Capital
Census subdivisions Saanich, Central Saanich, Sidney, North Saanich, Capital F, Capital G, Capital H, Cole Bay 3, Union Bay 4, East Saanich 2, South Saanich 1

Saanich—Gulf Islands is a federal electoral district in British Columbia, Canada, that has been represented in the House of Commons of Canada since 1988. It is named for its geographical location across the Gulf Islands and Saanich Peninsula in the Vancouver Island region.

Demographics

More than 21 percent of Saanich—Gulf Islands' residents are immigrants, and more than 19 percent are older than 65, making this the riding with the third largest senior population in Canada. The riding has a median age of 48.3, making it the riding with the highest median age in Canada.[2] The average family income is $70,814; unemployment is 5.9 percent.

According to the Canada 2011 Census; 2013 representation[3][3]

Ethnic groups: 83.9% White, 5.5% Chinese, 3.8% Aboriginal, 2.3% South Asian
Languages: 85.0% English, 3.9% Chinese, 1.6% German, 1.6% French, 1.2% Punjabi
Religions: 46.9% Christian (12.2% Catholic, 10.6% Anglican, 7.8% United Church, 2.2% Baptist, 1.7% Lutheran, 1.5% Presbyterian, 1.1%% Pentecostal, 10.0% Other), 1.3% Buddhist, 1.2% Sikh, 47.3% No religion
Median income (2010): $32,967
Average income (2010): $43,972

Geography

The riding of Saanich—Gulf Islands consists of the north part of the Municipality of Saanich, as well as the municipalities of Central Saanich, North Saanich, and Sidney on Vancouver Island. The district also includes a number of the southern Gulf Islands, including Salt Spring Island, the Pender Islands, Galiano Island, Mayne Island and Saturna Island. The district's southeastern border runs along the University of Victoria.

History

The electoral district was created in 1987 from Esquimalt—Saanich and Cowichan—Malahat—The Islands ridings.

In the 2008 election, there were allegations of electoral fraud around Gary Lunn's campaign.[4]

The 2012 federal electoral boundaries redistribution concluded that the electoral boundaries of Saanich—Gulf Islands should be adjusted, and a modified electoral district of the same name will be contested in future elections.[5] The redefined Saanich—Gulf Islands loses a small portion of its current territory in the urbanized portion of Saanich to the new district of Esquimalt—Saanich—Sooke. These new boundaries were legally defined in the 2013 representation order, which came into effect upon the call of the 42nd Canadian federal election, which was held 19 October 2015.[6]

Political geography

Despite the usually close vote between the various right-leaning parties, the Canadian Alliance, Reform and Conservative parties have consistently won here for the past decade. Since 1953, the riding and its predecessor, Esquimalt—Saanich, have only gone to a non-conservative candidate four times: 1968 to Liberal David Anderson, in 1988 to New Democrat Lynn Hunter, and in 2011 and 2015 to Green party leader Elizabeth May. The 1988 Conservative loss is attributed to vote splitting between the Progressive Conservatives and the new Reform party.

Riding associations

Riding associations are the local branches of political parties:

Party Association Name CEO HQ Address HQ City
Conservative Saanich—Gulf Islands Conservative Association Ryan T. Trelford Post Office Box 606 Saanichton
Green Saanich—Gulf Islands Green Party EDA David Charles Post Office Box 20076 Sidney
Liberal Saanich—Gulf Islands Federal Liberal Association Paul H. McKivett 460-580 Hornby Street Vancouver
New Democratic Saanich—Gulf Islands Federal NDP Riding Association Irene A. Wright 105-121 Atkins Road Salt Spring Island

Members of Parliament

This riding has elected the following Members of Parliament:

Parliament Years Member Party
Saanich—Gulf Islands
Riding created from Esquimalt—Saanich
and Cowichan—Malahat—The Islands
34th  1988–1993     Lynn Hunter New Democratic
35th  1993–1997     Jack Frazer Reform
36th  1997–2000 Gary Lunn
 2000–2000     Alliance
37th  2000–2003
 2003–2004     Conservative
38th  2004–2006
39th  2006–2008
40th  2008–2011
41st  2011–2015     Elizabeth May Green
42nd  2015–Present

Current Member of Parliament

Its Member of Parliament is Green Party leader Elizabeth May. She was elected in 2011 and is the first Green MP to be elected to the House of Commons. She defeated Conservative Incumbent and cabinet minister Gary Lunn.

Election results

Canadian federal election, 2015
Party Candidate Votes%∆%Expenditures
GreenElizabeth May 37,079 54.40 +7.99 –
ConservativeRobert Boyd 13,260 19.46 -17.02 –
LiberalTim Kane 11,380 16.70 +10.64 –
New DemocraticAlicia Cormier 6,181 9.07 -1.97 –
LibertarianMeghan Jess Porter 249 0.37 – –
Total valid votes/Expense limit 68,140100.00 $221,816.53
Total rejected ballots 2010.29–
Turnout 68,34179.62–
Eligible voters 85,839
Green hold Swing +12.50
Source: Elections Canada[7][8]
2011 federal election redistributed results[9]
Party Vote %
  Green 28,993 46.42
  Conservative 22,785 36.48
  New Democratic 6,898 11.04
  Liberal 3,787 6.06
Canadian federal election, 2011
Party Candidate Votes%∆%Expenditures
GreenElizabeth May 31,890 46.33 +35.88 $87,738
ConservativeGary Lunn 24,544 35.66 −7.77 $89,604
New DemocraticEdith Loring-Kuhanga 8,185 11.89 +6.20 $66,273
LiberalRenée Hetherington 4,208 6.11 −33.25 $50,002
Total valid votes/Expense limit 68,827100.0   $293,617
Total rejected ballots 1600.23
Turnout 68,98775.25
Eligible voters 91,673
Green gain from Conservative Swing +21.82
Canadian federal election, 2008
Party Candidate Votes%∆%
ConservativeGary Lunn 27,988 43.43 +6.28
LiberalBriony Penn 25,367 39.36 +13.28
GreenAndrew Lewis 6,732 10.45 +0.51
New DemocraticJulian West 3,667 5.69 −20.85
LibertarianDale P. Leier 246 0.38 –
Western BlockPatricia O'Brien 195 0.3 +0.03
Canadian ActionJeremy Arney 139 0.2 –
Christian HeritageDan Moreau 114 0.2 –
Total valid votes 64,448100.0  
Total rejected ballots 1790.27
Turnout 64,63970.40
Conservative hold Swing −3.50
Julian West was selected as the New Democratic Party candidate for the 2008 election, but withdrew after the filing deadline following a scandal.[10] Because of the late withdrawal his name did appear on the ballot.
Canadian federal election, 2006
Party Candidate Votes%∆%Expenditures
ConservativeGary Lunn 24,416 37.15 +2.58 $80,272
New DemocraticJennifer Burgis 17,455 26.54 +4.96 $50,412
LiberalSheila Orr 17,144 26.08 −0.70 $79,489
GreenAndrew Lewis 6,533 9.94 −6.77 $19,061
Western BlockPatricia O'Brien 183 0.27 – $0
Total valid votes 65,721100.0  
Total rejected ballots 1340.20
Turnout 65,85573.2
Conservative hold Swing −1.19
Canadian federal election, 2004
Party Candidate Votes%∆%Expenditures
ConservativeGary Lunn 22,050 34.57 −18.86 $81,613
LiberalDavid Mulroney 17,082 26.78 −5.51 $61,819
New DemocraticJennifer Burgis 13,763 21.58 +13.56 $40,318
GreenAndrew Lewis 10,662 16.71 +11.20 $79,731
IndependentMary Moreau 214 0.33 – $12
Total valid votes 63,771100.0  
Total rejected ballots 1590.25
Turnout 63,93073.97
Conservative hold Swing −6.68
Conservative change is from a combination of Canadian Alliance and Progressive Conservative votes.
Canadian federal election, 2000
Party Candidate Votes%∆%Expenditures
AllianceGary Lunn 25,392 43.15 +0.09 $61,497
LiberalKaren Knott 19,002 32.29 +0.82 $63,669
Progressive ConservativeDon Page 6,049 10.28 +2.76 $10,385
New DemocraticPat O'Neill 4,721 8.02 −6.31 $9,666
GreenWally Du Temple 3,243 5.51 +2.77 $7,217
Natural LawKathleen Lapeyrouse 217 0.36 −0.07 $100
IndependentDan Moreau 123 0.20 –
CommunistCharley Stimac 88 0.14 – $189
Total valid votes 58,835100.0  
Total rejected ballots 1650.28
Turnout 59,00070.60
Alliance hold Swing −0.36
Canadian Alliance change is based on the Reform Party.
Canadian federal election, 1997
Party Candidate Votes%∆%Expenditures
ReformGary Lunn 24,275 43.06 +5.91 $61,075
LiberalClark Roberts 17,742 31.47 +5.45 $59,743
New DemocraticChuck Beyer 8,080 14.33 −4.53 $29,672
Progressive ConservativeMarilyn Loveless 4,243 7.52 −4.00 $23,349
GreenJulia Lerner 1,546 2.74 – $745
Natural LawAndy Guest 248 0.43 −0.31 $321
Canadian ActionValerie Rampone 234 0.41 – $4,335
Total valid votes 56,368100.0  
Total rejected ballots 1810.32
Turnout 56,54974.26
Reform hold Swing +0.23
Canadian federal election, 1993
Party Candidate Votes%∆%
ReformJack Frazer 26,016 37.15 +24.67
LiberalAlex Phillips 18,226 26.02 +8.40
New DemocraticLynn Hunter 13,207 18.86 -16.54
Progressive ConservativeMarilyn Loveless 8,070 11.52 -21.94
NationalJudith Rayburn 3,730 5.33 –
Natural LawAndy Guest 521 0.74 –
IndependentC.R. Bob Ward 215 0.31 –
Canada PartyArleigh Rolind 52 0.07 –
Total valid votes 70,037100.0  
Reform gain from New Democratic Swing +8.14
Canadian federal election, 1988
Party Candidate Votes%
New DemocraticLynn Hunter 23,168 35.40
Progressive ConservativePatrick D. Crofton 21,900 33.46
LiberalKathryn Clout 11,534 17.62
ReformBob Slavick 8,165 12.48
IndependentPatrick Kelly 216 0.33
LibertarianWilliam St. John Buckler 214 0.33
IndependentDoug Christie 172 0.26
CommunistErnie Knott 78 0.12
Total valid votes 65,447100.0  
This riding was created from Esquimalt—Saanich and Cowichan—Malahat—The Islands, which elected a Progressive Conservative and a New Democrat, respectively, in the previous election. Patrick Crofton was the incumbent from Esquimalt—Saanich.

See also

References

Notes

  1. 1 2 Statistics Canada: 2011
  2. ↑ "Census « Pundits' Guide to Canadian Federal Elections". Punditsguide.ca. Retrieved 2010-05-13.
  3. 1 2 http://www12.statcan.gc.ca/nhs-enm/2011/dp-pd/prof/details/page.cfm?Lang=E&Geo1=FED2013&Code1=59027&Data=Count&SearchText=Saanich&SearchType=Begins&SearchPR=01&A1=All&B1=All&Custom=&TABID=1
  4. ↑ Colonist, Times (2008-10-30). "Saanich-Gulf Islands election tactics under microscope". Canada.com. Retrieved 2010-05-13.
  5. ↑ Final Report – British Columbia
  6. ↑ Timeline for the Redistribution of Federal Electoral Districts
  7. ↑ Elections Canada – Confirmed candidates for Saanich—Gulf Islands, 30 September 2015
  8. ↑ Elections Canada – Preliminary Election Expenses Limits for Candidates
  9. ↑ Pundits' Guide to Canadian Elections
  10. ↑ Colonist, Times (2008-09-24). "Departure of NDP candidate throws race wide open". Canada.com. Retrieved 2010-05-13.

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Coordinates: 48°41′42″N 123°24′11″W / 48.695°N 123.403°W / 48.695; -123.403

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