Quebec Tables Bill to Increase Number of Ridings to 127 After Supreme Court Decision

Quebec Minister of the French Language Jean-Francois Roberge tables legislation on French language at the legislature in Quebec City, on May 6, 2026. The Canadian Press/Jacques Boissinot

The Quebec government tabled a bill on Thursday to increase the number of ridings in the province to 127 from 125, after the Supreme Court of Canada ruled against its attempt to block a redrawing of the province’s electoral map.

Jean-François Roberge, minister of democratic institutions, said his bill is co-authored by the Liberals, Parti Québécois and Québec solidaire.