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 St. Johns riding - Definition 

St. Johns is a provincial electoral district in the Canadian province of Manitoba. The riding was created by redistribution in 1957, and has formally existed since 1958. It is located in the north-end of Winnipeg. The riding is bordered by Kildonan to the north and west, Burrows to the west, Elmwood to the east, and Point Douglas to the south.

The riding's population in 1996 was 20,023. The average family income in 1999 was $40,443, with an unemployment rate of 10.90%. Over 35% of the riding's residents are categorized as low-income.

St. Johns has a diverse population. Ten per cent of the riding's residents listed Ukrainian as their ethnic origin in 1999, with a further 6% Polish and 5% Jewish. Twelve per cent of the riding's residents are aboriginal. Manufacturing jobs accounted for 18% of the riding's industry, with a further 15% in services.

Since its creation, St. Johns has been represented by members of the CCF and its successor, the NDP. It is considered safe for the party. The current MLA is Gord Mackintosh, who was re-elected with over 72% of the vote in the provincial election of 2003.

List of Provincial Representatives

Name Party Took Office Left Office
David OrlikowCCF19581961
NDP19611962
Saul CherniackNDP19621981
Don MalinowskiNDP19811986
Judy Wasylycia-LeisNDP19861993
Gord MackintoshNDP1993present
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