The boundaries of two electoral ridings in our region could be changing.
The Federal Electoral Boundaries Commission for Ontario has proposed expanding Hastings-Lennox and Addington’s western boundary to include areas around Havelock and Apsley.
The Commission is also proposing a name change for the riding. If approved it would be known as Hastings-Lennox and Addington-Tyendinaga riding.
The change would add some population to the riding bringing it to over 111,000 and closer to the goal of around 116,000 for all Ontario ridings.
Proposed boundary changes for central-east-Ontario. (Photo: Federal Electoral Boundaries Commission for Ontario)
Meanwhile, Northumberland-Peterborough South riding would become slightly smaller with the removal of Alderville First Nation.
No changes are proposed for Bay of Quinte riding.
A virtual public hearing for the proposed changes will be held September 26.
Complete details and information on how to participate can be found here.
