Anjou-Louis-Riel is located in Montreal’s north end. It includes the parts of the Anjou and Mercier–Hochelaga-Maisonneuve boroughs.
The four candidates from parties serving in the National Assembly at dissolution:
Coalition Avenir Québec: Michèle Gamelin
Parti Québécois: Karl Dugal
Quebec Liberal Party: Lise Thériault
Québec Solidaire: Marie-Josée Forget
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Lise Thériault, the incumbent heading into the election, was the minister responsible for consumer protection and housing.
She was first elected to the riding under the Quebec Liberal Party in April 2002 in a byelection.
History
The riding was first created in 1972 under the name of Anjou.
In 2011, its title was changed to Anjou-Louis-Riel to better represent the borough of Mercier–Hochelaga-Maisonneuve.
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