New Federal Electoral Map for Prince Edward Island Tabled in the House of Commons

CHARLOTTETOWN, PE, Nov. 29, 2022 /CNW/ – The report by the Federal Electoral Boundaries Fee for Prince Edward Island, outlining its proposed adjustments to the province’s federal electoral map, was tabled within the Home of Commons at the moment. The report, which was despatched to the Speaker of the Home of Commons by way of the Chief Electoral Officer of Canada, might be reviewed by the Home of Commons Standing Committee on Process and Home Affairs.

The Fee was tasked with proposing new boundaries that, as finest as doable, keep inhabitants equality whereas bearing in mind social and geographic components together with respect for communities of curiosity or identification and historic patterns of earlier boundaries. These standards, together with the general public suggestions gathered at public hearings held between June 7 and June 9, 2022, all factored into the report tabled within the Home at the moment.

“When drawing the boundaries for the province’s 4 electoral districts, we decided that creating districts with shut proximity to the electoral quota was higher suited on this small province than putting emphasis on equal geographical dimension. Now we have really helpful that there be no adjustments to the names of any of the federal electoral districts. The Fee is happy that this method might be finest suited to the electors of Prince Edward Island,” mentioned the Honourable John K. Mitchell, chair of the three-member fee.

To consult the report, visit redistribution2022.ca.

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