Electoral district (Canada)

High school (ages 12+)
People & Society

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Open the article and read it at the level above. Then answer the questions below in your own words.

https://smallwhale.org/articles/electoral-district-canada

Write what each word means, using the article.

Do not copy the article. Write two things you learned, the way you would explain them to a friend.

Answers below are taken from the article’s stored facts, so they match what the student read.

1. What is the federal electoral districts (2025)?343
2. What is the federal representative title?Member of Parliament (MP)
3. What is a riding in Canada?A riding is a voting neighbourhood that elects one representative to the House of Commons or a provincial legislature. It is also called a constituency or circonscription.
4. How many federal electoral districts are there in Canada?In the 2025 federal election, Canada will have 343 districts, up from 338.

Electoral District: A defined geographical area within Canada that elects a single representative to a legislative body.
Riding: A widely used colloquial term for an electoral district in Canada.
Member of Parliament (MP): The elected representative for a federal electoral district, serving in the House of Commons.
Electoral Boundaries Commission: An independent body responsible for reviewing and adjusting the boundaries of electoral districts.