Mr. Speaker, the bill guarantees representation of Quebec, whose 75 seats are protected.
We are taking a balanced approach. The level of Quebec’s representation is completely protected in this bill.
In the House of Commons on May 15th, 2007. See this statement in context.
Electoral Boundary ReadjustmentOral Questions
York—Simcoe Ontario
Conservative
Peter Van Loan ConservativeLeader of the Government in the House of Commons and Minister for Democratic Reform
Mr. Speaker, the bill guarantees representation of Quebec, whose 75 seats are protected.
We are taking a balanced approach. The level of Quebec’s representation is completely protected in this bill.
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