Timiskaming (electoral district)


Timiskaming was a federal electoral district in the northeastern part of Ontario, Canada, that was represented in the House of Commons of Canada from 1917 to 1925, and from 1935 to 1997.
It was created in 1914 from parts of Algoma East and Nipissing ridings.

Territorial evolution

The riding generally covered the Timiskaming District, but also incorporated parts of Nipissing District, Sudbury District, Algoma District and Cochrane District at various times.
In 1914, it consisted of the whole of the territorial district of Timiskaming and part of the territorial district of Algoma.
The electoral district was abolished in 1924 when it was divided into Timiskaming North and Timiskaming South ridings.
In 1933, the two ridings were re-united, and the new Timiskaming riding consisted of the territorial district of Timiskaming ; and part of the territorial district of Nipissing. In 1947 and 1952, it was redefined to consist of the southern part of Timiskaming.
In 1966, it was redefined to consist of parts of the territorial districts of Timiskaming, Sudbury and Nipissing. In 1976, it was redefined to consist of the southeastern part of the Territorial District of Cochrane, the northern part of the Territorial District of Nipissing; and the Territorial District of Timiskaming.
In 1987, it was redefined to consist of the southeastern part of the Territorial District of Cochrane; the northern part of the Territorial District of Nipissing; the eastern part of the Territorial District of Sudbury; and the Territorial District of Timiskaming
The electoral district was renamed in 1993 to "Timiskaming—French River", and abolished in 1996 when it was incorporated into Timiskaming—Cochrane riding.

Members of Parliament

Election results

Timiskaming, 1917–1925

Timiskaming, 1935–1993

Timiskaming—French River, 1993–1997