Quebec Tables Bill to Increase Provincial Ridings to 127

The Quebec government tabled a bill on May 7, 2026, to increase the number of provincial electoral ridings from 125 ^[1] to 127 ^[2].

This legislative move is a direct response to a Supreme Court of Canada decision. The court ruled that the province must adjust its electoral map to more accurately reflect the current distribution of the population across its territories.

Premier François Legault and his cabinet introduced the measure in the provincial legislature in Quebec City. The current system, which utilizes 125 ridings ^[1], was found insufficient by the high court to maintain equitable representation. By adding two additional districts, the government aims to align the provincial voting boundaries with the legal requirements set by the judiciary.

The adjustment focuses on the principle of representation by population. When electoral districts vary too significantly in size, some voters hold more influence over the outcome of an election than others, a disparity the Supreme Court found unacceptable in the Quebec context.

The bill now moves toward the legislative process. While the addition of two seats is a relatively small numerical change, the redistribution of boundaries often triggers political shifts in how specific regions are represented in the National Assembly.

Government officials said the move ensures the province remains in compliance with the law. The transition to 127 ridings ^[2] will require a redrawing of existing boundaries to ensure that population shifts are accounted for across the province.