New Provincial Ridings
The electoral map was reformed in 1890 just a few months prior to the elections later that year.
- Drummond et Arthabaska was split into two ridings: Drummond and Arthabaska
- Lac-Saint-Jean was created from parts of Chicoutimi et Saguenay.
- Matane was created from parts of Rimouski.
- Montréal-Est was split into three districts called Montréal division no. 1, Montréal division no. 2 and Montréal division no. 3
- Montréal-Ouest was split into two districts called Montréal division no. 4 and Montréal division no. 5.
- Montréal-Centre was renamed Montréal division no. 6.
- Richmond et Wolfe was split into two new riding: Richmond and Wolfe
- Saint-Sauveur was created from parts of Québec-Est.
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