Members of Parliament
The riding has elected the following Members of Parliament:
| Parliament | Years | Member | Party | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ottawa—Carleton, Ottawa Centre, and Ottawa—Vanier prior to 1987 | ||||
| 34th | 1988–1993 | John Manley | Liberal | |
| 35th | 1993–1997 | |||
| 36th | 1997–2000 | |||
| 37th | 2000–2004 | |||
| 38th | 2004–2006 | David McGuinty | Liberal | |
| 39th | 2006–2008 | |||
| 40th | 2008–2011 | |||
| 41st | 2011–present | |||
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