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Don Valley West is the name of a federal and provincial electoral district in Ontario, Canada. It is the richest district in Canada. Its population is 115,539. (2001)
Demographics
Ethnic Groups: 60.3% White, 14.3% South Asian, 8.6% Chinese, 4.6% Filipino, 4.0% Black, 3.0% West Asian, 1.4% Korean
Languages: 57.2% English, 1.3% French, 39.3% Other, 2.2% Multiple responses
Religions: 27.8% Protestant, 20.0% Catholic, 5.5% Christian Orthodox, 2.7% Other Christian; 13.6% Muslim, 8.2% Jewish, 3.7% Hindu, 1.2% Buddhist, 16.5% No affiliation
Average Income: $57,558
Geography
The district includes the neighbourhoods of York Mills, Silver Hills, the weastern half of Don Mills, the eastern half of Lawrence Park, Leaside, Thorncliffe Park and Flemingdon Park in the City of Toronto. The Area is 37 sq. km.
History
The electoral district was created in 1976 from Don Valley.
List of members
- John Bosley, Prog. Cons. (1979-1993)
- John Godfrey, Liberal (1993-present)
Provincial riding
List of members
- David Turnbull, Prog. Cons. (1999-2003)
- Kathleen O. Wynne, Liberal (2003-present)
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