Supreme Court Backs Electoral Map Changes in Quebec

0:00Candidus Supreme Court just dropped a 7-2 decision, shutting down Quebec's appeal to freeze a new electoral map. That means one riding on the Gas Bay Peninsula, and another in Eastern Montreal, get wiped out, while two fresh ones pop up in the booming Laurentians. Lanadier and Center-Due Quebec spots to match populationships. Earlier this year, Premier Francois Legault's team pushed a law to block the changes, citing worries that Gas Bay would lose its political muscle, and... Eastern writings would stretch too thin. Folks across parties raised alarms about the shake-up, but the courts backed the independent commission's plan, calling the government's block. Unconstitutional, under the charter's rules for fair democratic reps. Quebec's setup demands map reviews every two elections to keep the 125 writings balanced with equal voter counts, no matter the growth patterns. Now Premier Christine for Shets Crew plans to team up with opposition parties on a fresh bill to shield those at risk writings, so the redraw roles.

1:01Forward, but with some homegrown tweaks to keep everyone voting strong. That wraps Calgary News today, brought to you with AI. I'm Cory with The Story.