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Concordia is an ethnically diverse riding, with a 16% immigrant population. Accordingly to a 1999 census report, 9% of the riding's residents are aboriginal, with a further 9% of German background and 7% of Ukrainian background.

Concordia's population in 1996 was 20,318. The average family income of the riding in 1999 was $39613, one of the lowest in the province. 32% of the riding's residents were listed as low income, and 21% of its households were single-parent families. The unemployment rate in 1996 was 9.50%.

As of 1999, 18% of the riding's residents were employed in the manufacturing sector, with a further 14% each in the service and retail trade industries.

The riding has been held by the New Democratic Party since its creation, and is regarded as safe for the party. Its current MLA is provincial Premier Gary Doer, who was re-elected in 2003 with almost 77% of the popular vote.

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• Peter FoxPeter Fox ( May 31, 1921- July 3, 1989) was a politician in Manitoba, Canada. He was a member of the Legislative Assembly of Manitoba from 1966 to 1986, representing the New Democratic Party. From 1971 to 1977, he served as Speaker of the legislature. ( NDP) 1981- 19861986 is a common year starting on Wednesday. Events January January 1 Spain and Portugal enter the European Community January 1 Aruba gains increased autonomy from the Netherlands and is separated from the Netherlands Antilles. January 9 After losing a pa
• Gary Doer (NDP) 19861986 is a common year starting on Wednesday. Events January January 1 Spain and Portugal enter the European Community January 1 Aruba gains increased autonomy from the Netherlands and is separated from the Netherlands Antilles. January 9 After losing a pa-