Full Breakdown
Live Ottawa Mayoral Debate to Be Streamed Across Multiple Platforms
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Core Event
CBC News Ottawa announced that four leading candidates for the city’s mayoralty will participate in a live, hour-long debate hosted by Omar Dabaghi-Pacheco and Rebecca Zandbergen. The discussion, scheduled for Wednesday evening from 7 p.m. to 8 p.m., will focus on transit, affordability, infrastructure and public safety, giving voters a direct comparison of the contenders’ positions ahead of the municipal election.
How to Watch and Listen
The debate will be accessible through several CBC channels. Viewers can stream the event on the CBC News app, CBC.ca/Ottawa, CBC Gem and the CBC Ottawa YouTube channel. It will also be broadcast on CBC television in Ottawa and on the CBC Ottawa FAST channels, including Roku and Samsung TV Plus. Radio listeners can tune in on CBC Radio 91.5 FM in Ottawa or use the CBC Listen app for live audio.
Election Timeline
The debate occurs in the final week before election day, which falls on a Monday. An additional advance-voting day is scheduled for the Friday preceding the election, providing voters with another opportunity to cast ballots before polls open on election day from 10 a.m. to 8 p.m.
Why It Matters
By offering a consolidated forum for the mayoral candidates, the debate aims to inform the electorate on key municipal issues at a critical juncture in the campaign. The multi-platform distribution ensures broad accessibility, potentially increasing voter engagement and awareness as the city approaches its municipal election.