Summary – Newfoundland and Labrador
The Commission presents this report for consideration in the House of Commons. The key elements are summarized as follows:
- Labrador will remain a separate district.
- For all districts on the island, the proposed boundary adjustments will bring them well within the limits set by the Act and very close to the reference quota for the island.
- The names of three ridings have been changed using the rationales noted above.
The districts are summarized in the table below.
| Federal Electoral District 2022 | Population 2021 | Deviation from Provincial Quota | Deviation from Reference Quota |
|---|---|---|---|
| Avalon | 81,781 | 12.13% | 1.40% |
| Cape Spear | 85,038 | 16.59% | 5.44% |
| Central Newfoundland | 74,122 | 1.63% | −8.09% |
| Labrador | 26,655 | −63.45% | −66.95% |
| Long Range Mountains | 81,795 | 12.15% | 1.42% |
| St. John's East | 85,038 | 16.59% | 5.44% |
| Terra Nova—The Peninsulas | 76,121 | 4.37% | −5.61% |
| Total Population | 510,550 |
The variances from the provincial quota are within the range permitted under section 15 of the Act.
Appendix A provides a schedule of public hearings and a list of the presentations made to the Commission, while Appendix B presents maps, boundaries and detailed descriptions of the electoral districts.
Dated at St. John's, Newfoundland and Labrador, this 5th day of December, 2022.
The Honourable Justice Alphonsus E. Faour, Chair
Dr. Amanda Bittner, Member
Ms. Julie Eveleigh, Member
Federal Electoral Boundaries Commission for the Province of Newfoundland and Labrador