Simcoe-Grey riding adjustment drops Blue Mountain, adds Mulmur

Posted August 27, 2012

The process to redraw electoral boundaries to create 30 new ridings in time for the next federal elections unveiled proposed changes for Ontario this morning that includes adjustments to Simcoe-Grey and the division of Barrie into North and South ridings.

It's likely that Simcoe-Grey could even include a name change since the proposed adjustments shifts Grey County's Town of the Blue Mountains in the north west to Owen Sound, and moves Springwater Township into the new Barrie North riding.

Added to Simcoe-Grey is the Township of Mulmur which is currently part of Dufferin-Caledon. The redrawn riding will have a population of 113,245 and include the towns of Collingwood, New Tecumseth and Wasaga Beach; the townships of Clearview, Adjala-Tosorontio Essa and Mulmur.

Electoral boundary changes are underway to accommodate the additional The commission looking after the process will be in Barrie Oct. 17, to solicit public input into the proposed changes, beginning at 2 pm in the City Hall, Rotunda.

Of the changes that will grow Parliament to 338 seats from its current 308, Ontario will get 15 new ridings. Alberta, BC, and Quebec are also adding seats.

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