History
The electoral district of Laval was created in 1867 covering the entire County of Laval (now the City of Laval). In 1914, Laval riding was abolished. The district of Laval—Two Mountains was created from Laval and Two Mountains.
In 1947, the new district of Laval was created from Laval—Two Mountains and Mercier. In 1976, riding was abolished when it was redistributed into Laval-des-Rapides and Mille-Îles ridings.
In 1977, a new Laval riding was created. In 1990, it was renamed Laval West.
In 2003, a new Laval riding was created from Laval Centre and Laval West ridings.
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