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Eastern Canada (also the '''Eastern provinces''') is the Region of Canada generally considered to be east of Manitoba , consisting of the following Provinces :
DEFINITIONS The Canadian Press defines Eastern Canada as everything east of, and including Thunder Bay, Ontario .Canadian Press Style Guide. Canadian Press. 1995. p.471 POPULATION The total population of this region is about 22,507,099, or about 70% of Canada's population. Most of the population resides in Ontario (nearly 13 million) and Quebec (7.5 million). Largest Metropolitan Areas
POLITICS At the federal political level, Eastern Canada is typically considered to be a stronghold for the Liberal Party , with the majority of its support in recent Elections coming from this region. A notable exception is in rural Quebec and East End Montreal , which usually strongly support the Bloc Québécois . There are major exceptions, particularly in most cities except Toronto and Montreal, and in the rural areas of these provinces, where support for the Conservative Party is strong. Eastern Canada is represented by 213 MP's (106 in Ontario, 75 in Quebec and 32 in the Atlantic Provinces) and 78 senators. SEE ALSO REFERENCES |
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