Northumberland-Clarke riding map
Most Canadians will be voting in new ridings during the upcoming federal election, and residents in Northumberland-Clarke are among those affected.
The Northumberland-Clarke riding includes several municipalities and communities in Ontario. It covers the Town of Cobourg, as well as the municipalities of Brighton, Port Hope, and Trent Hills. The riding also includes part of the Municipality of Clarington, specifically the area east of a boundary that follows Regional Road 20 south to Concession Road 10, then continues east to Darlington-Clarke Townline Road, and southeast to Highway 401. From there, the boundary runs east along the highway to Cobbledick Road, then follows the road and its extension southeast to Lake Ontario. Additionally, the riding includes the townships of Alnwick/Haldimand, Cramahe, and Hamilton, as well as Alderville First Nation.
Spokesperson for Elections Canada, Diane Benson explains why we see changes.
Changes to electoral districts follow Canada’s latest 10-year census, which is conducted to ensure ridings reflect population shifts.
Benson says there have been a lot of changes.
According to Elections Canada, of the 338 former ridings, only 48 remain unchanged. Five new ridings have been added across the country, while one Toronto riding has been eliminated.
Benson tells us more about electoral district changes.
The Northumberland-Clarke riding, which was previously known as Northumberland-Peterborough South, now features revised boundaries to align with population changes in the region.
Benson stresses that voters should take time to confirm if their riding has changed and, if so, where they will need to vote. “It’s important that voters know where to cast their ballot, as their usual polling station may no longer be in the same location,” Benson said.
Residents can visit elections.ca and enter their postal code to confirm their updated riding information.
The redistribution process is part of Canada’s effort to maintain fair representation in Parliament. By ensuring each riding has a roughly equal number of residents, the changes aim to provide balanced political representation.
With the federal election approaching, Elections Canada encourages voters in Northumberland-Clarke and across the country to check their updated riding details and prepare for the election accordingly.
