Summary: One of the two Quebec ridings south of the Ottawa River, NDP MP Jamie Nicholls is seeking re-election in the riding he won in 2011 in an upset victory over the Bloc Québécois incumbent, Melli Faille.
Boundaries: While this riding retains its name, it is geographically about half the size it was in 2011. The western half of the riding, including Saint-Rédempteur, Sainte-Marthe, Saint-Clet and Saint-Polycarpe has moved into the new riding of Salaberry-Suroît.
Last Election: NDP Nicholls defeated BQ Faille by 12,396 votes. Had the current boundaries been in effect in 2011, the NDP candidate would have won with 43.5 per cent of the vote, followed by the BQ with 23.7 per cent.
History: This region had elected mostly Liberal MPs, until 2004, when the Bloc Québécois won the seat, and held it for three straight elections prior to the NDP win in 2011.
Demographics: Median income in the 2011 census was $35,401, fourth highest in the province.
Candidates
Conservative: Marc Boudreau, lawyer
NDP: Jamie Nicholls, MP
Liberal: Peter Schiefke, National Director, Climate Reality Project Canada
Bloc Québécois: Vincent François, former provincial government advisor
Green: Jennifer Kaszel, cabinet maker, Bombardier Aerospace
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