Mr. Chairman, anybody in a riding which is affected by what they perceive as an unequal or an unfair distribution would have the right to commence court action. As long as they have an interest in the subject matter, a person would be entitled to commence court action. It could be any voter in a riding in which the voter feels that their vote has been unduly diluted or that they do not have effective representation. They would launch a court challenge and they would have to serve the Attorney General of Canada and the Northwest Territories. They would simply argue in court that the existing electoral boundaries are unconstitutional and violates section 3. Thank you, Mr. Chairman.
Law Clerk (Ms. Macpherson) on Item 19: Consideration In Committee Of The Whole Of Bills And Other Matters
In the Legislative Assembly on November 10th, 1998. See this statement in context.
Item 19: Consideration In Committee Of The Whole Of Bills And Other Matters
Item 19: Consideration In Committee Of The Whole Of Bills And Other Matters
November 9th, 1998
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Law Clerk Ms. Macpherson
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