New Brunswick Southwest (; formerly known as Charlotte and St. Croix—Belleisle) is a federal electoral district in New Brunswick, Canada, that has been represented in the House of Commons of Canada since 2004. Its population in 2016 was 65,287. Political geography As the name implies, the district comprises the southwestern portion of New Brunswick. It includes all of Charlotte County and portions of York, Sunbury, Queens, Kings and Saint John Counties. Major towns include St. Stephen, St. Andrews, St. George, Grand Bay–Westfield, McAdam, Harvey Station, Fredericton Junction, Gagetown, and the Kingsclear and Hanwell regions near Fredericton. The neighbouring ridings are Tobique—Mactaquac, Fredericton, Fundy Royal, and Saint John. "Charlotte" riding was created in 1867. In 1966, it was merged into Carleton—Charlotte. "Charlotte" riding was re-created in 1996 primarily from Carleton—Charlotte, and incorporating parts of Fundy—Royal, Saint John, and Fredericton—York—Sunbury ridings. Shortly after the 1997 election, the riding became known as "New Brunswick Southwest". The 2003 redistribution abolished New Brunswick Southwest. The territory of the riding was combined with the area around Belleisle Bay in south-central New Brunswick), and named "St. Croix—Belleisle". This riding was renamed "New Brunswick Southwest" in 2004. The 2012 federal electoral redistribution saw this riding gain territory from Fredericton, and lose small portions to Fredericton and Fundy Royal. Demographics According to the Canada 2011 Census; 2013 representation Ethnic groups: 97.1% White, 1.9% Aboriginal Languages: 94.4% English, 4.1% French Religions: 79.8% Christian (22.7% Catholic, 16.2% Baptist, 13.3% Anglican, 10.0% United Church, 5.8% Pentecostal, 2.2% Presbyterian, 9.6% Other), 19.8% No religion Median income (2010): $27,133 Average income (2010): $34,743 Members of Parliament This riding has elected the following Members of Parliament: Election results New Brunswick Southwest, 2004-present Representation Order St. Croix—Belleisle, 2003-2004 Representation Order New Brunswick Southwest, 1998-2003 Representation Order Charlotte, 1996-1998 Representation Order Charlotte, 1867-1966 historical elections See also List of Canadian federal electoral districts Past Canadian electoral districts References Notes External links Riding history from the Library of Parliament: Charlotte 1867-1966 Charlotte 1996-1998 NBSW 1998-2003 St. Croix-Belleisle 2003-2004 NBSW 2004-present New Brunswick federal electoral districts St. Stephen, New Brunswick