Kamouraska () was a federal

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, Canada, that was represented in the

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from 1869 to 1979. It was created by the ''British North America Act'', 1867. There was no election in 1867 due to

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s. There was a by-election held in 1869 in its place. The district was abolished in 1976 when it was redistributed into Bellechasse,

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and

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ridings.

Members of Parliament

This riding elected the following members of Parliament:

Election results

References

External links

Riding history from the

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{{DEFAULTSORT:Kamouraska (Electoral District) Former federal electoral districts of Quebec 1867 establishments in Quebec 1976 disestablishments in Quebec

Members of Parliament

Election results

See also

References

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