Peterborough—Kawartha (provincial electoral district)
Peterborough—Kawartha is a provincial electoral district in Ontario, Canada. It is located in the eastern portion of the province, encompassing the city of Peterborough and surrounding areas including parts of the Kawartha Lakes.
History
The riding was created prior to the 2007 provincial election from portions of the former ridings of Peterborough and Northumberland—Quinte West. Its boundaries have undergone minor adjustments through subsequent electoral redistribution processes. The exact details of these changes can be found in the official Ontario electoral boundaries commission reports.
Geography
The riding includes the city of Peterborough, along with significant portions of the rural areas surrounding it. Specific municipalities and geographic features encompassed within Peterborough—Kawartha vary based on the electoral boundaries at any given time and require consultation of official electoral maps for precise details.
Members of Provincial Parliament (MPP)
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Demographics
Peterborough—Kawartha is a diverse riding with a mix of urban and rural populations. Specific demographic data, including population size and ethnocultural breakdown, are available through Statistics Canada and Elections Ontario.
Political Landscape
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See also
- List of Ontario electoral districts
- Politics of Ontario
External links
- [Link to Elections Ontario website]
- [Link to relevant provincial government websites]