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By Aaron Schulze

Debate 2021

Kamloops-Thompson-Cariboo candidates debate climate change and the environment

Sep 8, 2021 | 11:09 AM

KAMLOOPS — An all-candidates debate focusing on the environment and impacts of climate change featuring nominees in the Kamloops-Thompson-Cariboo riding is taking place 12 days before the 2021 federal election.

The debate comes after Kamloops and area experienced a summer of heat domes, wildfires, and drought. The debate, co-sponsored by Transition Kamloops and the Kamloops Chapter of the BC Sustainable Energy Association, is part of the 100 Debates on the Environment, a pan-Canadian initiative led by GreenPAC in partnership with Canadian organizations and individuals across the country.

The following federal candidates for Kamloops-Thompson-Cariboo have confirmed their participation:

• Wayne Allan – Independent
• Iain Currie – Green Party of Canada
• Corally Delwo – People’s Party of Canada
• Jesse McCormick – Liberal Party of Canada
• Bob O’Brien – Independent
• Bill Sundhu – New Democratic Party

The only candidate who declined is Frank Caputo, the Conservative Party of Canada’s nominee.

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The moderator will be CFJC Today’s James Peters.

The debate begins Wednesday (Sept. 8) at 7 p.m. and can be viewed online with free registration.