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Mississauga Centre

An In-Depth Analysis of Federal Representation and Electoral Dynamics.

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District Overview

Location and Designation

Mississauga Centre is a federal electoral district situated within the Regional Municipality of Peel, in the province of Ontario, Canada. It has been represented in the House of Commons of Canada since its initial creation in 1996, and again since 2015 following a redistribution.

Legislative Context

As a federal electoral district, Mississauga Centre is represented by a Member of Parliament (MP) in the House of Commons of Canada.[1] The district's boundaries and representation are subject to periodic redistribution based on population changes.

Current Representation

As of the most recent electoral cycle, the Member of Parliament for Mississauga Centre is Fares Al Soud, representing the Liberal Party of Canada.

Geographic Scope

Core Neighborhoods

The riding encompasses several key neighborhoods within the city of Mississauga. These include Creditview, Mavis-Erindale, Mississauga City Centre, and portions of Fairview, Mississauga Valleys, Rathwood, Erindale, East Credit, Britannia, and Hurontario.

Area and Density

Mississauga Centre covers an area of approximately 24 square kilometers. With a population density of around 4,948.2 persons per square kilometer (based on 2011 census data), it represents a densely populated urban area within the Greater Toronto Area.

Historical Context

Initial Creation and Dissolution

The federal electoral district of Mississauga Centre was first established in 1996, drawing territory from the previously existing ridings of Mississauga South, Mississauga East, and Mississauga West.[citation needed] It was represented by Carolyn Parrish during its initial tenure. However, the district was abolished in 2003 as part of a redistribution process, with its territory being absorbed into surrounding ridings.

Re-establishment

Following the federal electoral redistribution in 2012, the Mississauga Centre riding was reinstated. Its boundaries were reconfigured using parts of Mississauga East—Cooksville, Mississauga—Erindale, Mississauga—Brampton South, and Mississauga—Streetsville electoral districts, re-establishing its presence on the federal electoral map from 2015 onwards.

Demographic Profile

Ethnic Composition

Based on the 2021 Canadian Census, Mississauga Centre exhibits a highly diverse ethnic landscape. Key demographic groups include South Asian (30.2%), White (25.0%), Chinese (11.2%), Arab (8.7%), Black (6.3%), and Filipino (6.1%), among others.

Linguistic Diversity

The linguistic profile is equally varied. While English is the most common language (35.8%), a significant portion of the population speaks Arabic (5.7%), Mandarin (5.0%), Urdu (5.7%), Tagalog (3.0%), Hindi (2.6%), Spanish (2.4%), and Tamil (1.8%), reflecting the multicultural nature of the riding.

Religious Affiliations

Religious affiliations show a broad spectrum: Christian (42.7%, with Catholicism being the largest denomination), Muslim (21.2%), Hindu (12.2%), Sikh (2.5%), and Buddhist (2.5%), with a notable segment reporting no religion (18.1%).

Socioeconomic Indicators

The median income in Mississauga Centre was reported as $36,400 in 2020, with an average income of $47,680. The district is situated within the Census Division of Peel and the Census Subdivision of Mississauga.

Members of Parliament

Historical Representation

The riding has seen representation from different parties throughout its existence. Notably, Carolyn Parrish served during the initial period (1997-2004) as a Liberal MP. Following its re-establishment, Omar Alghabra (Liberal) represented the district from 2015 until 2025.

Parliament Years Member Party
Mississauga Centre (1997-2004)
36th 1997–2000 Carolyn Parrish Liberal
37th 2000–2004 Carolyn Parrish Liberal
Mississauga Centre (2015-Present)
42nd 2015–2019 Omar Alghabra Liberal
43rd 2019–2021 Omar Alghabra Liberal
44th 2021–2025 Omar Alghabra Liberal
45th 2025–present Fares Al Soud Liberal

Electoral Performance

2025 Federal Election (Preliminary)

Preliminary results for the upcoming 2025 federal election indicate a strong showing for the Liberal Party, with Fares Al Soud projected to win. The Conservative Party shows significant support, while other parties trail.

2025 Canadian federal election
Party Candidate Votes % ±% Expenditures
Liberal Fares Al Soud 29,600 53.84 –0.04
Conservative Muhammad Ishaq 23,020 41.87 +13.02
New Democratic Brandon Nguyen 1,504 2.74 –8.58
People's Gurdeep Wolosz 599 1.09 –3.10
Independent Zulfiqar Ali 255 0.46 N/A
Total valid votes
Turnout 54,978 62.74
Source: Elections Canada (Preliminary)

2021 Federal Election

In the 2021 election, Omar Alghabra of the Liberal Party secured a hold on the Mississauga Centre riding, demonstrating continued support for his party in the district.

2021 Canadian federal election
Party Candidate Votes % ±% Expenditures
Liberal Omar Alghabra 25,714 54.22 –1.54 $87,597.31
Conservative Kathy-Ying Zhao 13,390 28.23 –1.30 $20,654.68
New Democratic Teneshia Samuel 5,330 11.24 +1.62 $1,676.87
People's Elie Diab 2,148 4.53 +2.97 $1,711.39
Green Craig Laferriere 864 1.82 –1.24 $65.47
Total valid votes 47,431 100.0 $114,459.86
Turnout 47,893 56.32
Source: Elections Canada

2019 Federal Election

The 2019 election saw Omar Alghabra (Liberal) achieve a gain for his party, indicating a shift in voter preference compared to previous elections.

2019 Canadian federal election
Party Candidate Votes % ±% Expenditures
Liberal Omar Alghabra 29,974 55.76 +1.04 $93,154.83
Conservative Milad Mikael 15,874 29.53 -4.09 none listed
New Democratic Sarah Walji 5,173 9.62 +0.13 none listed
Green Hugo Reinoso 1,646 3.06 +0.88 $0.00
People's David Micalef 837 1.56 $1,997.84
Independent Greg Vezina 252 0.47 $1,248.05
Total valid votes 53,756 100.0
Turnout 54,231 62.3
Source: Elections Canada

2015 Federal Election

The 2015 election marked a significant shift, with the Liberal Party, represented by Omar Alghabra, achieving a substantial gain and winning the seat.

2015 Canadian federal election
Party Candidate Votes % ±% Expenditures
Liberal Omar Alghabra 28,372 54.72 +18.00 $91,229.39
Conservative Julius Tiangson 17,431 33.62 -8.07 $124,639.40
New Democratic Farheen Khan 4,920 9.49 -9.51 $37,910.15
Green Linh Nguyen 1,129 2.18 -0.14
Total valid votes 51,852 100.0
Turnout 52,194 63.31
Source: Elections Canada

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References

References

  1.  Federal Election 2015: Mississauga Centre riding results
  2.  Pundits' Guide to Canadian Elections
A full list of references for this article are available at the Mississauga Centre (federal electoral district) Wikipedia page

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