Regional Leaders Analysis of Thunder Bay Debate

THUNDER BAY – The Northern Leaders’ Debate brought out a number of issues. The New Democrats and Liberals did not directly engage with each other. The debate format did not permit direct engagement.

The debate gained mostly positive views from the leaders of Nishnawbe-Aski Nation, Northwestern Ontario Municipal Association (NOMA), Federation of Northern Ontario Municipalities (FONOM), the North Superior Workforce Planning Board (NSWPB), and the Northern Ontario Associated Chambers of Commerce (NOACC).

Frank Pullia provided some in-depth analysis from the regional leaders who were at the debate.

David Canfield: President of NOMA

Nishnawbe-Aski Nation Deputy Grand Chief Les Louttit

Charles Cirtwill: President of Northern Policy Institute

Mayor Alan Spacek President of FONOM

Nathan Lawrence: President of NOACC

Madge Richardson: Executive Director North Superior Workforce Planning Board

The Encore Presentation of the Debate is online at NORTHERN LEADERS’ DEBATE.