 Changes are then enacted by the chief electoral officer.An expansion from 83 to 87 ridings was recommended by the commission in June 2010 and their report with the new riding boundaries will first be in effect for the April 2012 general election.On recommendation from the Chief Electoral Officer, Glen Resler, Bill 7 was introduced on April 12, 2016, which amends the Electoral Boundaries Commission Act to authorize the appointment of a commission on or before October 31, 2016.