NORTH BAY - The four provincial leaders have confirmed they will gather in North Bay on Feb. 14 for an election debate.
The "Northern Ontario Leaders’ Debate" will bring together the leaders of Ontario’s main political parties to discuss issues of regional importance. The debate will occur at Canadore College’s G-Wing Theatre on Friday, Feb. 14 at 1 p.m.
Tickets for the Federation of Northern Ontario Municipalities (FONOM) event are now available to the public, but the price is steep at $130 each.
The event will see Conservative leader Doug Ford, NDP's Marit Stiles, the Liberal's Bonnie Crombie and Green Party leader Mike Schreiner squaring off.
“FONOM's mission is to improve the economic and social quality of life for all Northerners and to ensure a prosperous future for our youth,” said FONOM President Danny Whalen. “This debate provides an important opportunity for northerners to hear directly from provincial leaders about the unique challenges and opportunities impacting our daily lives.”
Tickets are available at the North Bay Battalion using promo code Debate, says a release. Proof of purchase and a photo ID are needed to enter.
Ticket sales close on Wednesday, Feb. 12 at 4 p.m. No tickets will be available after this time.