By Pepper Parr
February 11th, 2025
BURLINGTON, ON
There is to be an all-candidates debate at the Port Nelson United Church on February 18th.
Megan Beauchemen, NDP candidate
No word on who the moderator will be. A specific start time has yet to be published.
All we have is that the event is scheduled and at least one of the candidates is preparing.
There are four known candidates: Natalie Pierre, the incumbent, Andrea Grebenc, Liberal Party, Kyle Hutton, Green Party and Megan Beauchemen, NDP candidate.
The long-expected provincial election is described by many as an unnecessary election that was not scheduled to take place until 2026. Premier Ford said he needed a stronger mandate to fight the economic challenges that will arise when American tariffs are put in place.
Progressive Conservative candidate Natalie Pierre
Kyle Hutton, Green Party candidate
Andrea Grebenc with Liberal Party leader Bonnie Crombie leaving literature.
Will Natalie be allowed to speak this time?
Will this event be live streamed or videoed for those who cannot attend the event in person?
Does the Gazette know whether the candidates will take questions via the moderator from the floor?
Does anybody know the format this event will take?
The sponsors of the event have said very little about the format. No word on who the moderator is going to be. Hopefully they will do better than they did in the all candidiate debate held during the last city election.