Don Valley West (federal electoral district)

According to the 2021 Canadian census Languages: 55.1% English, 4.6% Mandarin, 4.3% Urdu, 2.8% Persian, 2.8% Cantonese, 1.9% Spanish, 1.7% Arabic, 1.7% Tagalog, 1.4% French, 1.2% Korean, 1.1% Russian, 1.1% Pashto, 1.1% Portuguese Religions: 41.3% Christian (17.5% Catholic, 4.5% Anglican, 4.5% Christian Orthodox, 3,7% United Church, 1.0% Presbyterian, 8.0% Other), 16.5% Muslim, 6.3% Jewish, 2.2% Hindu, 31.8% None Median income: $47,600 (2020) Average income: $113,600 (2020) ==Geography==

The district includes the neighbourhoods of York Mills, Silver Hills, the western half of Don Mills, the eastern half of Lawrence Park, Leaside, and Thorncliffe Park in the City of Toronto–mostly in the former municipalities of North York and East York. The area is 37 km². ==History==

The federal electoral district was created in 1976 from Don Valley riding. John Godfrey, who had represented the riding since 1993, announced in November 2007 that he would be resigning his seat on July 1, 2008 in order to accept a position as headmaster of Toronto French School and would leave earlier if an election were called before that date. Godfrey subsequently postponed his resignation until August 1. On August 17, 2008, the Prime Minister's Office issued a press release on behalf of Prime Minister Stephen Harper announcing a by-election for Don Valley West on September 22, 2008. The by-election was canceled with the announcement of the federal election to be held on October 14, 2008. This riding lost significant territory to Don Valley East and gained territory from St. Paul's during the 2012 electoral redistribution. Former boundaries Image:Don Valley West, 1976.png|1976 to 1987 Image:Don Valley West, 1987.png|1987 to 1996 Image:Don Valley West, 1996.png|1996 to 2003 Image:Don Valley West.png|2003 to 2015 Members of Parliament This riding has elected the following members of Parliament: ==Election results==

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