Members of The Legislative Assembly
This riding has elected the following Members of the Legislative Assembly:
| Legislature | Years | Member | Party | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 61st | 2009-Present | Keith Bain | Progressive Conservative | |
| 60th | 2006-2009 | |||
| 59th | 2003-2006 | Gerald Sampson | Liberal | |
| Cape Breton—The Lakes and Victoria prior to 2003 | ||||
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