Several groups hosting all-candidates debates

WELLINGTON COUNTY – As of the Advertiser’s press deadline on Aug. 31, there are three all-candidates debates in the county’s two ridings  for the Sept. 20 federal election.

Wellington-Halton Hills

Sept. 9 – The Centre Wellington and Halton Hills Chambers of Commerce are jointly hosting a virtual debate for Wellington-Halton Hills candidates on Sept. 9 from 8:15 to 10:15 am.

Attendance is free but pre-registration is required. Visit either chamber’s website to register.

Questions for candidates can be sent in advance to either chamber at chamber@cwchamber.ca or mfrazer@haltonhillschamber.on.ca.

Sept. 9 – The Wellington Federation of Agriculture (WFA) is hosting a video-conference debate for Wellington-Halton Hills candidates focusing on agricultural issues on Sept. 9 at 7:30pm.

Email wellington@ofa.on.ca to receive a link to the meeting or request a meeting recording. Potential questions for candidates must be submitted no later than two days prior to the meeting to be reviewed by the WFA’s board of directors.

Sept. 15 – The Optimist Club of Puslinch and South Wellington Community Lions Club are presenting a Zoom webinar debate on Sept. 15 at 7pm (log in at 6:45pm).

This moderated event will permit questions from the floor that relate to matters of federal jurisdiction and the party platforms.

To register visit https://us02web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_TQGh6vcvRleb3UrvCZllwQ. Space is limited so register early.

Perth-Wellington

Sept. 15 – The Wellington Federation of Agriculture (WFA) is hosting a video-conference debate for Perth-Wellington candidates focusing on agricultural issues on Sept. 15 at 7:30pm.

Email wellington@ofa.on.ca to receive a link to the meeting or request a meeting recording. Potential questions for candidates must be submitted no later than two days prior to the meeting to be reviewed by the WFA’s board of directors.

For more information on the WFA debates, contact Lisa Hern at 519-848-3774 or  email wellington@ofa.on.ca.