Comment 9 – comments and feedback

Crystal Pacey

The Federal Electoral Boundaries Commission for Ontario is proposing drastic changes to Northern Ontario's electoral districts. The proposal would consolidate 10 electoral districts into nine and expand the borders of the remaining ridings. For the record, please take into consideration that I am against the proposal that would consolidate 10 electoral districts into nine and expand the borders of the remaining ridings.

Being from Greater Sudbury, we already face issues by those making decisions in the South that don't understand or care to learn how we live/work/play. The consequences of having less representation in the north are very real. There will be less federal funding distributed to Northern Ontario ridings through programs such as Canada Summer Jobs, which benefit both local businesses and non-profit organizations, constituency offices will be more difficult to access, and communities will be divided.

Please let our voices in the North continue to be heard.

Thank you,

Crystal Pacey