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1 Demographics

Ethnic Groups: 65.1% White, 34.9% Native Canadian
Languages: 90.0% English, 1.7% French, 7.9% Other
Religions: 67.4% Protestant, 28.4% Catholic, 3.4% No Affiliation
Average Income: $27,138

2 Geography

The district includes all of Labrador, and Belle Isle. Communities include Labrador City , Happy Valley-Goose Bay , and Wabush . The area is 294,330 sq. km.

3 History

The electoral district was created in 1949 upon the admission of Newfoundalnd to Canada. From 1972 it was held by Liberal Bill Rompkey . When he was appointed to the Canadian Senate in 1995 a by-election was held and Lawrence O'Brien was elected, who has held it ever since.

List of Members:

1. Thomas Asbourne , Liberal ( 1949- 1956)
2. Charles Granger , Liberal ( 1956- 1968)
3. Andrew Chatwood , Liberal ( 1966- 1968)
4. Ambrose Peddle , Progressive Conservative ( 1968- 1972)
5. Bill Rompkey , Liberal ( 1972- 1995)
6. Lawrence O'Brien, Liberal ( 1996-present)