It was a marked contrast to the Thunder Bay Atikokan debate from Monday night when the 4 candidates for the North riding slugged it out at the Community Auditorium. Incumbent Liberal MPP Michael Gravelle found himself under attack early on a number of issues, from the economy to mining. PC Candidate Anthony Leblanc repeatedly said the Liberals have forgotten the North and its time for a change to a government that cares about the North. NDP Candidate Steve Mantis says the Liberal government has failed to provide proper consultation with First Nations Communities in matters like mining and the far north act. Green Party Candidate Scott Kyle says tackling the drug problem needs to start with Pharmaceutical companies. Other issues that were discussed included education, health care, injured workers and economic development.
Tuesday, September 27, 2011
Thunder Bay Superior North candidates let loose
It was a marked contrast to the Thunder Bay Atikokan debate from Monday night when the 4 candidates for the North riding slugged it out at the Community Auditorium. Incumbent Liberal MPP Michael Gravelle found himself under attack early on a number of issues, from the economy to mining. PC Candidate Anthony Leblanc repeatedly said the Liberals have forgotten the North and its time for a change to a government that cares about the North. NDP Candidate Steve Mantis says the Liberal government has failed to provide proper consultation with First Nations Communities in matters like mining and the far north act. Green Party Candidate Scott Kyle says tackling the drug problem needs to start with Pharmaceutical companies. Other issues that were discussed included education, health care, injured workers and economic development.
