Eastern Canada
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Eastern Canada is a geographic region of Canada, normally considered to be east of Manitoba, although its definition varies depending on who you ask it generally describes these Provinces.
Definitions
Although this is what is generally known as Eastern Canada, the region is often subdivided into Central Canada (Ontario and Quebec) and Atlantic Canada (The Maritimes and Newfoundland). However in Western Canada this is what is known as the region east of Manitoba. Historically this refers to the area of the four original provinces (Ontario, Quebec, Nova Scotia and New Brunswick). However Newfoundland didn't enter confederation until 1949 and was an independent state before that, while the rest were colonies of the U.K.
Population
The total population of this region is about 22,507,099 or about 70% of Canada's population. With most people residing in Ontario (12 million) and Quebec (7 Million).
Largest Metropolitan Areas
- Toronto, Ontario- 5,603,600
- Montreal, Quebec- 3,663,000
- Ottawa, Ontario- 1,220,000
- Quebec City, Quebec- 710,000
- Hamilton, Ontario- 710,000
- London, Ontario- 445,000
- Kitchener, Ontario- 435,000
- St. Catharines, Ontario- 385,000
- Halifax, Nova Scotia-375,000
- Windsor, Ontario- 325,000
Politics
Eastern Canada is a Liberal Stronghold, with almost all of the Liberals support coming from it. But there are exceptions, such as the Bloc Quebecois in Quebec.
In terms of representation Eastern Canada is represented by 213 MP's (106 in Ontario, 75 in Quebec and 32 in the Atlantic Provinces) and 78 Senators.