St. James (federal electoral district)

St. James was a federal electoral district in Quebec, Canada, that was represented in the House of Commons of Canada from 1892 to 1952.

In 1914, it was expanded to include Lafontaine Ward of the city of Montreal.

After 1924, it was defined with reference to streets in Montreal.

The new St. James electoral district was abolished in 1952 when it was redistributed into Laurier and Saint-Jacques ridings.

This riding elected the following members of Parliament: By-election: On Mr. Desmarais being appointed Puisne Judge of the Superior Court of Quebec, 25 June 1901 By-election: On election being declared void, 22 December 1902 By-election: On Mr. Lapointe's death, 7 February 1920 By-election: On Mr. Rinfret's acceptance of an office of emolument under the Crown, 5 October 1926 By-election: On Mr. Rinfret's death, 12 July 1939 Riding history from the Library of Parliament: