Commission Begins Review Process

The Provincial Electoral Boundaries Commission has begun the process of reviewing Nova Scotia's electoral boundaries.

The commission is seeking public input on possible changes to the boundaries. A series of public hearings will be held across the province during February and March.

Commission chair Dr. Colin Dodds said there are many considerations when reviewing the province's electoral boundaries. Population, geography, community history and interests, and representation from the Acadian and Black communities are some of the considerations the commission will be looking for input on.

"Our goal is to involve as many people as possible in these hearings," said Dr. Dodds. "Groups and individuals are encouraged to come forward with their views."

Hearing dates and locations will be advertised in newspapers next week.

The commission can be contacted by:

• phone: 902-424-3725
• fax: 902-424-5872
• e-mail: [email protected]
• mail: Provincial Electoral Boundaries Commission
  Summit Place
  3rd floor
  1601 Lower Water St.
  P.O. Box 1543 CRO
  Halifax, N.S.
  B3J 2Y3

A Web site is being developed and will be announced at a later date.

The commission's task is to review the province's electoral districts in light of changing population figures since the last review in 1992. Its terms of reference for were set by the Select Committee on Establishing an Electoral Boundaries Commission. The commission's final report is due on May 30.