Overview

• Bill 31, introduced by Justice Minister Mickey Amery, proposes two additional electoral districts to accommodate Alberta's population increase.
• The bill removes the requirement for electoral boundaries to respect municipal lines, potentially mixing urban and rural areas.
• Nine of Alberta's current 87 constituencies are overpopulated, prompting the need for more representatives.
• A five-member commission will be established to recommend new boundaries if the bill is passed.
• The NDP opposition emphasizes the importance of fair distribution of new ridings, focusing on areas with significant population growth.