Egmont is the name of a federal electoral district in Prince Edward Island, Canada. Its population is 35,208. (2001)

Demographics

Ethnic Groups: 98.0% White, 1.4% Native Canadian
Languages: 87.9% English, 10.9% French
Religions: 54.1% Catholic, 38.4% Protestant, 1.8% Other Christian, 5.5% No Affiliation
Average Income: $22,065

Geography

The district includes the part of Prince County located in Summerside and west of Summerside. Communities include Summerside, Alberton , Tignish, O'Leary , Miscouche and Sherbrooke . The area is 1,527 sq. km.

History

The electoral district was created in 1966 from Prince.

List of members:

1. David Macdonald , Prog. Cons. (1968-1980)
2. George Henderson, Liberal (1980-1988)
3. Joe McGuire, Liberal (1988-present)