It has the lowest percentage of visible minorities among all Canadian electoral districts (0.3%).

It was abolished in 1966 when it was redistributed into Matane and Rimouski ridings.

It was created in 1976 as "Matapédia—Matane" from parts of Matane and Rimouski ridings.

As per the 2012 federal electoral redistribution, this riding will be dissolved, and most will become part of Avignon—La Mitis—Matane—Matapédia and the remainder will join Gaspésie—Les Îles-de-la-Madeleine.

This riding has elected the following members of Parliament: Note: Ralliement créditiste vote is compared to Social Credit vote in the 1963 election.