Justice Minister Mickey Amery introduced Bill 31 on Tuesday.
The Alberta government wants to add two provincial electoral divisions to the map for the fall 2027 election to accommodate the surge in the province's population over the last several years.The Alberta government wants to add two provincial electoral divisions to the map for the next election to accommodate the surge in population over the last several years.
The bill also proposes to change the factors commissioners must look at in determining new boundaries, adding the rate of population growth to the list. Justice Minister Mickey Amery said the change is meant to give commissioners more options — not to change boundaries to benefit the United Conservative Party.
MLA Irfan Sabir, the NDP Opposition justice critic, said his party plans to ensure the new seats are distributed properly.
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