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An Electoral Boundaries and Representation Commission has been appointed to review the province’s electoral boundaries in advance of the next scheduled general provincial election, to be held in September of 2014.

The commission has been directed to reduce the number of elected representatives in the New Brunswick Legislature from the current 55 to 49.

When dividing the Province into electoral districts, the Commission shall ensure that the number of electors in each electoral district is as close as reasonably possible to the electoral quotient.

The electoral quotient shall be determined by dividing the total number of electors in all electoral districts in the Province, as determined by the register of electors established under the Elections Act, by the total number of electoral districts.

Before producing a preliminary report, the Commission held public hearings throughout the province to hear representations on the existing electoral districts and the establishment of new electoral districts.

The Commission held a second series of public meetings to hear representations on the recommendations contained in its preliminary report.

The Commission has now filed its Final Report with the Clerk.  Pursuant to the Electoral Boundaries and Representation Act section 19(3).