Algoma—Manitoulin (provincial electoral district)

Algoma—Manitoulin is a provincial electoral district (riding) in Ontario, Canada. It elects one member to the Legislative Assembly of Ontario. It was created in 1999 from parts of the former districts of Algoma, Manitoulin, and Sault Ste. Marie.

The riding encompasses a large geographic area in Northern Ontario, including all of Manitoulin Island, the western portion of the Algoma District, and several smaller islands in Lake Huron and the North Channel. Major communities within the riding include Elliot Lake, Gore Bay, Little Current, and Blind River.

The economy of Algoma—Manitoulin is largely resource-based, with forestry, mining, and tourism playing significant roles. The riding also has a substantial Indigenous population, with several First Nations communities located within its boundaries.

The riding has generally been considered a swing riding, with representation alternating between the Liberal, New Democratic, and Progressive Conservative parties over the years. The current Member of Provincial Parliament (MPP) is elected in the most recent provincial election.

Prior to its creation in 1999, the areas encompassed within Algoma—Manitoulin had different electoral histories and representation patterns. The redistribution of electoral boundaries led to the formation of this geographically diverse and politically competitive riding.

The boundaries of Algoma—Manitoulin have been adjusted periodically to reflect population changes and ensure equitable representation, as mandated by electoral legislation. These adjustments can sometimes significantly impact the demographic composition and political leaning of the riding.