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Originally Posted by troutman
Rural Alberta has 18% of the population and 45% of the seats. We are gerrymandered.
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Where do these numbers come from? What is an urban population center and what is the classification for a rural riding? Are cities such as Okotoks, Llyodminster or High River considered urban populations? Are their corresponding ridings considered rural?
Currently, Calgary and Edmonton have 46 of 87 ridings or 53%. Population wise, Calgary and Edmonton are 56.7%. This next round of "gerrymandering" that is currently underway is adding seats to both Calgary and Edmonton.