45. For the purposes of sections 32 to 44:(a) each economic region consists of the municipalities in the territory mentioned opposite its name in the schedule;
(b) the cities and towns form part of the counties mentioned;
(c) the counties of Québec, Hull and Saint-Maurice, Île-Jésus and Île-de-Montréal include all of the adjoining territory that does not form part of the neighbouring counties.