Supreme Court Halts Quebec's Electoral Map Delay

0:00Canada's Supreme Court just shut down Quebec's push to delay a new electoral map, meaning Montreal will lose one seat in the National Assembly after. This October's election, the redraw balances population shifts by cutting writings in slower-grotes spots and adding them where folks are booming. Quebec's electoral commission redraws maps every second general election, but last May the National Assembly passed a bill to hold off until after the 2026 vote. That move aimed to save a gas bay writing, but courts stepped in. Superior court backed the government, court of appeal struck it down as, unconstitutional, and now the Supreme Court agrees with a majority vote. Montreal leaders aren't thrilled. Mayor Saraya Martinez-Ferrata called it disappointing, saying it cuts the city's political muscle, but she stressed teaming up with the province on, housing, homelessness, infrastructure, and transit. In addition, head Erica Amneus labeled it a sad day, especially for East Montreal's fight on economic growth and neighborhood quality.

1:02The changes merge gas bay, way below average population, with Bonna Venture, and combined on Jew and Lafontein writings in Montreal. Meanwhile, new seats pop up in Senator Duke Quebec and the Laurentians to match growth there. Chief Justice Richard Wagner delivered the oral ruling with a full written one to follow, so Quebec politics stays on track for fair. Presentation- Montreal's adapting, but the push for unity across regions is louder than ever. I'm Cory with the story. That's your Canada News Today update. AI powered and always on.