History
The electoral district was created in 1914 from Winnipeg riding.
In 1976, it was abolished when it was redistributed into Provencher, Winnipeg—Assiniboine and Winnipeg—Fort Garry ridings.
In 1987, it was re-created from Winnipeg—Assiniboine and Winnipeg—Fort Garry ridings.
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