New Provincial Electoral Divisions Boundaries Released
The 2018 Manitoba Electoral Divisions Boundaries Commission has submitted to the Lieutenant-Governor and the Speaker of the Legislative Assembly its report establishing the boundaries of the electoral divisions. The Commission is non-partisan and independent of government. As a result of its review, the Commission has changed 56 of the 57 electoral division boundaries and 14 of the 57 of electoral division names.
Before making its final determinations, the Commission consulted extensively with the citizens of Manitoba and invited them to provide their views with respect to any changes to the boundaries. In addition, 13 public hearings were held throughout the province. Over 200 submissions were received.
“To maintain public confidence in the electoral division redistribution process, public consultation is vital” said Chief Justice of Manitoba Richard Chartier, Chair of the Commission. “The public’s submissions greatly assisted us in making the final determinations of the boundaries.”
As per The Electoral Divisions Act, the new boundaries will be in effect for the next provincial general election, to be held October 6, 2020, unless a general election is called sooner. Should a byelection occur before then, the existing (2008) boundaries would be in effect.
The report has been posted to the Commission website and printed copies are also available by contacting the Commission.
For further information contact:Jacynth Lagacé, Secretary
Manitoba Electoral Divisions Boundaries Commission
120-200 Vaughan Street
Winnipeg MB R3C 1T5
Phone: 204 945-5755
Toll Free: 1 866 628-6837
Fax: 204 945-6011
Email: info@boundariescommission.mb.ca
Website: www.boundariescommission.mb.ca
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For media inquiries:
Alison Mitchell, Manager of Communications and Public Information
Phone: 204 945-7379
Email: amitchell@elections.mb.ca