As of April 23, 2024 the electoral boundaries for the two ridings that encompas Richmond Hill have changed slightly. The federal and provincial electoral boundaries are the same.
This is due to a 10 year review of the boundaries and the changes reflect, for the most part, an increase in population. 5 new seats were added.
From the Report of the Federal Electoral Boundaries Commission for the Province of Ontario
Each electoral district shall, as close as reasonably possible, correspond to the Provincial Electoral Quota (“the Quota”). The Quota is the total population divided by the number of districts. For 2022, the Quota for Ontario is 116,590. Historical patterns, communities of interest and identity, and manageable geographic size for districts in sparsely populated, rural or northern regions of the province were also considered. The Commission is independent, impartial and non-partisan. There is no consideration of voting patterns or the partisan impacts of the redistribution plan.
Using 2022 statistics the populations of the ridings are:
- Richmond Hill South - 124,748
- Aurora—Oak Ridges—Richmond Hill - 117,750
Richmond Hill riding is now called Richmond Hill South and gains the portion of the Aurora Oak Ridges Richmond Hill riding that was east of Shirley Drive.
Old Boundaries
New Boundaries
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