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 Marc-Aurèle-Fortin (Quebec)

Today we're in Laval with Marc-Aurèle-Fortin!

Marc-Aurèle-Fortin has existed as a riding since 2004, created from Laval Centre, Terrebonne—Blainville, Laval East and Rivière-des-Mille-Îles. The population of the riding was 104,636 in 2021. The riding is in the city of Laval and contains the neighbourhoods of Sainte-Rose, Auteuil, and Fabreville.

Politically, this riding is the most sovereigntist riding in Laval. Since the Bloc first contested in 1993, they have had their best performances here. However, due to the Liberals' dominance in urban centres, they have held the seat since 2015 after a four year stint with the NDP. This seat is currently held by Liberal MP Yves Robillard.

Provincially, this seat has taken a turn away from sovereigntists. The PQ has lost the seat before, but by closer margins (see 1989, 2007, and 2008). In 2018, the CAQ picked up the riding, with the PQ falling to third for the first time ever. With the way things are trending, the CAQ are slated to pick up all the Laval seats but Chomedey in 2022. In 2019, this seat was 28/78 in Quebec and 114/338 in Canada by margin.

The name is not good. Slightly better than a politician's name, but still not a fan of Quebec historical names. The shape is really good, all the Laval ridings have nice shapes. As for individuality, interesting how it turned to the Liberals so hard in 2015.

Tomorrow we start our Markham journey in Markham—Stouffville!