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Table of Contents
Preface
Representation
History of the Formula
Confederation to 1915
1915 – The senatorial clause
1946 – Changing the formula
1951 – The 15 percent clause
1974 – The "amalgam" formula
1985 – The Representation Act
The Present Formula
Readjusting the Boundaries
Historical Note
The Commissions Take Over
Public Participation
Criteria – Where to Draw the Lines?
The Process of Readjustment
Conclusion
Further Reading
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Redistribution at a Glance
The Representation Formula
Role of Commissions
Overview and Timelines for Redistribution
Electoral Boundaries Readjustment Act
History of Redistribution
Frequently Asked Questions
