RIDING REDISTRIBUTION PROCESS

Projected Number of Seats New formula: An increase of 30 seats to be

allocated between:◦ Ontario (15), Alberta (6), BC (6) and QC (3)◦ For a new total of 338 seats

92% of ridings affected by last riding redistribution

Projected Timeline Spring 2012: Establish boundary

commissions- Completed Spring/Summer 2012: Proposals and public

hearings Fall 2012: Initial reports Spring 2013: Objections (Committee/MPs) Sept 2013: Proclamation of draft

Representation order, 7 month waiting period

What We Are Doing Maps National Working Group

◦ Identify groups of interest◦ Process affecting the actual riding association ◦ Initial feedback letter

Ask MPs to speak on our behalf when the process is in the House

Ottawa Valley

Toronto

Southern Ontario

Southwestern

Northern

Contact information Mailing Address130 King Street West

36th Floor, Suite 3670P.O. Box 368Toronto, OntarioM5X 2A2

E-mail ontario@rfed-rcf.ca Telephone (toll-free) 1-855-747-7224