Conservatives need to consult on changing constitutional alignment of House seats

Others say Constitution Act 2007 is 'a working political compromise' on representation by population

The minority governing Conservatives should have consulted Canadians and the provinces before introducing the sweeping Bill C-56, the Constitution Act 2007, which, if passed, will add another 22 seats to the House after the 2011 census, say some experts.

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