Madam Speaker, under this formula Alberta would get six new seats. That would bring Alberta closer to representation by population.
It is only fair that these under-represented provinces of Alberta, B.C. and Ontario be fairly represented. They have had increases in population, either through immigration or through people moving from one part of the country to the other, and Canadians expect fair and equitable representation in their democratic institutions.
To the greatest extent possible, every vote should carry equal weight. This bill would bring every province closer to representation by population.