The Department of Justice says it understands the importance of ensuring that the Electoral Districts Boundaries Commission process moves forward in a timely manner.
Under legislation, a review of the province’s electoral boundaries must be conducted every ten years and completed by the end of this year, but the commission has not yet been chosen.
The issue was raised in the House of Assembly last week with Deputy Premier Barry Petten offering assurances that it will happen.
The department says the appointment process involves both the Chief Justice and Speaker of the House, but as of last week, a letter had not yet been sent to the Chief Justice to get the ball rolling.
It says an update will be provided “as soon” as the department “is in a position to do so.”
