Dorval—Lachine—LaSalle (Quebec) 86/338

 Dorval—Lachine—LaSalle (Quebec)

Today, we're back in Montreal with Dorval—Lachine—LaSalle!

Dorval—Lachine—LaSalle has existed as a riding since the 2015 redistribution, created from LaSalle—Émard and Notre-Dame-de-Grâce—Lachine. The population of the riding was 112,866 in 2016. The riding is comprised of Dorval (18,980 in 2016),  L'Île-Dorval (5 in 2016), and Montreal (1,704,694 in 2016, shared with 17 other ridings). 

Politically, this riding has been reliably Liberal since 1993, only voting for the NDP in 2011, but even then, the Liberals still held on with over 30%. This riding also is one of the last Conservative ridings in Montreal, voting in Progressive Conservative Bob Layton in 1988, and is still fairly Conservative, at least compared to the rest of the city. This riding is currently represented by Liberal MP Anju Dhillon.

Part of the riding was represented by Prime Minister Paul Martin for almost 20 years. While in office, he held two minister portfolios, notably he held the Finance Minister portfolio from 1993-2002. After placing second in the Liberal Party leadership in 1990, there was infighting within the Liberal Party between Paul Martin and Jean Chrétien, but it didn't impact their electoral chances, as the Liberals received three majority governments during this time. In 2019, this seat was 68/78 in Quebec and 281/338 in Canada by margin.

Rating:

Name: 6.0/10 - It's fine, the names are all relevant, I could do without the LaSalle, just a bit too long.

Shape: 4.2/10 - I know, I know, there are municipal lines, but it really is just gross.

Individuality: 3.8/10 - Paul Martin being from here is cool, but it really is just a standard Montreal seat.

Total: 14/30 (46.7%)

Tomorrow, we're not too far in Drummond!