A New Federal Electoral Map is Taking Shape for Saskatchewan

REGINA, SK, May 9, 2022 /CNW/ - The Federal Electoral Boundaries Commission for Saskatchewan has proposed a new electoral map for consideration at public hearings this spring. The map introduces changes to Saskatchewan's federal electoral district boundaries and has been developed through an independent and non-partisan process. The proposal is the first step in the process of the development of a final report.

"The Saskatchewan Commission is pleased to present its proposal for public comment.  We look forward to hearing everyone's views during the public consultation of our work," said the Honourable Justice Georgina Jackson, Chair of the three-member commission. Dr. Bonita Beatty and Professor Mark Carter are the other members of the Commission who are responsible for the readjustment of the province's federal electoral boundaries.

The proposal reflects Saskatchewan's increase in population from 1,033,381 in 2011 to 1,132,505, as captured in the 2021 Census, and takes into consideration communities of interest or identity, and historic and geographic factors. The proposal can be found at redistribution2022.ca. It will be published in the Canada Gazette on May 14, 2022.

Under the Electoral Boundaries Readjustment Act, the Commission's main aim in redrawing boundaries is to divide the province into 14 electoral districts that are as close to the electoral quota as reasonably possible, while taking into consideration the factors listed above. The electoral quota is calculated by dividing the population of the province by the number of electoral districts it has been allocated. In the case of Saskatchewan, the quota for each electoral district is 80,893 (1,132,505 residents divided by 14 electoral districts).

Public hearings

The Saskatchewan commission is holding 15 public hearings, in person and virtual, to gather comments and feedback on the proposed boundaries and electoral district names.

Location	Place of hearing	Date of hearing	Time of hearing
Saskatoon	Sheraton Cavalier 612 Spadina Cr E	Monday, June 20, 2022	9:30 a.m.–5:00 p.m.
Saskatoon	Sheraton Cavalier 612 Spadina Cr E	Tuesday, June 21, 2022	9:30 a.m.–5:00 p.m.
Prince Albert	Best Western Premier 313 38th Street W	Wednesday, June 22, 2022	9:30 a.m.–5:00 p.m.
La Ronge	Kikinahk Friendship Centre 320 Boardman Street	Friday, June 24, 2022	9:30 a.m.–5:00 p.m.
Meadow Lake	Flying Dust Community Centre 1 Buffalo Rub Avenue & River Road	Monday, June 27, 2022	9:30 a.m.–5:00 p.m.
North Battleford	Don Ross Centre 891 99th Street	Tuesday, June 28, 2022	9:30 a.m.–5:00 p.m.
Kindersley	Royal Canadian Legion 118 2nd Avenue E	Wednesday, June 29, 2022	9:30 a.m.–5:00 p.m.
Swift Current	Coast Hotel 905 North Service Road E	Thursday, June 30, 2022	9:30 a.m.–5:00 p.m.
Regina	Holiday Inn and Suites 1800 Prince of Wales Dr	Tuesday, July 5, 2022	9:30 a.m.–5:00 p.m.
Regina	Holiday Inn and Suites 1800 Prince of Wales Dr	Wednesday, July 6, 2022	9:30 a.m.–5:00 p.m.
Fort Qu'Appelle	Treaty 4 Governance Centre 740 Sioux Avenue S	Thursday, July 7, 2022	10:30 a.m.–5:00 p.m.
Moose Jaw	Heritage Inn 1590 Main Street N	Friday, July 8, 2022	10:30 a.m.–5:00 p.m.
Yorkton	Ukrainian Cultural Centre 240 Wellington Avenue	Monday, July 11, 2022	10:30 a.m.–5:00 p.m.
Weyburn	Royal Canadian Legion 47, 150 3rd Avenue NE	Tuesday, July 12, 2022	10:30 a.m.–5:00 p.m.
Virtual hearing	The link will be provided to participants and observers	Thursday, July 14, 2022	1:00 p.m.–4:00 p.m. 6:00 p.m.–8:30 p.m.

Everyone is invited to attend. If you wish to make a presentation at a hearing, please send a notice of representation to the Commission no later than June 13, 2022. You can do so by:

• mailing it to the Commission's office
• emailing [email protected]
• filling out the Public Hearing Notice Form
• using the Interactive Mapping Tool

Notices of representation should include:

• your name, address and contact information
• the organization you represent (if any)
• the date of the public hearing you wish to attend
• a short overview (or point form) of the issue(s) you intend to address
• your official language of preference
• any accommodations you may need (translator, wheelchair, hearing)

NOTE: If you wish to send comments and feedback to the Commission without attending a public hearing, you can do so by email, by mail or by using the Interactive Mapping Tool. To obtain a copy of the Commission's proposal or to learn more about the redistribution of federal electoral districts, visit redistribution2022.ca.

Information

Federal Electoral Boundaries Commission for Saskatchewan

Website: redistribution2022.ca 

Email: [email protected]

Mailing address:

Federal Electoral Boundaries Commission for Saskatchewan
PO Box 21031 RPO Gardiner Park
Regina, SK S4V 0Y0

Telephone (toll-free): 1-855-747-7230

TTY (toll-free): 1-800-361-8935

SOURCE The Federal Electoral Boundaries Commission for Saskatchewan

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