The final debate among the five federal NDP leadership contenders is taking place in New Westminster, B.C., on Thursday evening ahead of the party’s upcoming leader selection. The individuals competing for the leadership position include Rob Ashton, Tanille Johnston, Avi Lewis, Heather McPherson, and Tony McQuail.
To view the last debate, you can tune in to CBCNews.ca, CBC Gem, the CBC News app, or the CBC News YouTube channel. The debate is set to commence at 8 p.m. ET and is expected to run for 90 minutes.
During the debate, key themes such as the economy, the party’s future and role, party reconstruction, foreign policy, environmental issues, healthcare, and public services will be emphasized. The party members will cast their votes to choose a new leader starting from March 9, with the announcement of the winner scheduled for the party’s convention in Winnipeg on March 29.
