Nelligan (electoral district)

Nelligan is a provincial electoral district in the Montreal region of Quebec, Canada. It is located within the borough of Pierrefonds-Roxboro in the city of Montreal.

History:

The electoral district of Nelligan was created in 1992 from parts of the former districts of Robert-Baldwin and Jacques-Bizard. It is named in honour of Émile Nelligan, a celebrated Quebec poet. The district has been held by the Quebec Liberal Party since its creation.

Geography:

Nelligan encompasses the western portion of the Pierrefonds-Roxboro borough of Montreal. It is bordered to the north by Gouin Boulevard, to the east by Jacques-Bizard Boulevard, to the south by the Rivière des Prairies, and to the west by the city of Kirkland.

Demographics:

The population of Nelligan is diverse, reflecting the multicultural nature of Montreal.

List of elected Members:

• Russell Williams, Liberal (1994-2007)
• Yolande James, Liberal (2007-2014)
• Martin Coiteux, Liberal (2014-2018)
• Monique Sauvé, Liberal (2018-Present)