Member of Parliament
This riding has elected the following member of the Canadian House of Commons:
| Parliament | Years | Member | Party | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Scarborough Centre and Scarborough West prior to 1996 | ||||
| 36th | 1997–2000 | Tom Wappel | Liberal | |
| 37th | 2000–2004 | |||
| 38th | 2004–2006 | |||
| 39th | 2006–2008 | |||
| 40th | 2008–2011 | Michelle Simson | Liberal | |
| 41st | 2011–present | Dan Harris | New Democratic | |
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