Plans to cut Toronto riding ‘a slap in the face,’ say local politicians

Local lawmakers say Elections Canada’s proposal to cut a federal riding will decrease representation at all levels of government.

, a decision they fear will end up losing the growing city crucial political representation at all levels of government.

“By reducing the number of ridings in Toronto, the federal government is further silencing the diversity in our community,” said Cheng. , mean that a loss of a federal riding will almost certainly result in a loss of a provincial riding and a council seat. Deputy Mayor Jennifer McKelvie said there will be conversations with the province about what a federal riding change will mean for the number of city councillors,The federal government did not kick in any money to cover the city’s $815-million COVID-related shortfall from 2022 and the books are being closed with only provincial contributions, McKelvie said.

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