Halifax West

Halifax West is the name of a federal electoral district in Nova Scotia, Canada. Its population is 79,933. (2001)

Demographics

Ethnic Groups: 91.8% White, 2.3% Black, 1.8% Arab, 1.0% South Asian
Languages: 90.0% English, 2.8% French, 6.6% Other
Religions: 43.0% Protestant, 39.8% Catholic, 1.1% Christian Orthodox, 1.4% Other Christian, 2.3% Muslim, 10.7% No Affiliation
Average Income: $32,372

Geography

The district includes the old city of Beford the west end of the former City of Halifax, and an area that extends to the community of Upper Hammonds Plains in the north, Hubley in the west and Terence Bay in the south. The Area is 564 sq. km.

History

The electoral district was created in 1976 from Halifax—East Hants

List of Members

1. Howard Crosby, Prog. Cons. (1979-1993)
2. Geoff Regan, Liberal (1993-1997)
3. Gordon Earle, N.D.P. (1997-2000)
4. Geoff Regan, Liberal (2000-present)