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200 people gathered to listen to warden candidates

200 people gathered to listen to warden candidates

11 October 2017 à 12:00 am

Updated on 25 July 2023 à 10:56 am

Yesterday ,there was a forum organized by the Pontiac Chamber of Commerce were nearly 200 people gathered to listen to the 5 warden candidates, wishing to become the first warden elected by universal suffrage. The Chamber of Commerce was in 2008 in favour of a warden elected by universal suffrage making them one of the first organizations behind the initiative.

The five candidates tried to differentiate themselves according to their experiences. For Linda Davis, a former Ottawa City Councillor, she spoke about her extensive experience on a number of occasions:

Clip – Linda Davis

The current warden, Raymond Durocher has repeatedly highlighted the progress in the MRC since his arrival at the helm in 2013:

Clip – Raymond Durocher

Meanwhile, businesswoman Jane Toller spoke of her desire to create jobs:

Clip – Jane Toller

During the public question period, students from Sieur-de-Coulonge High School provided an opportunity to broaden the issues.

Clip – Brigade Jeunesse

Pierre Fréchette spoke about the future projects in the Pontiac.

Clip – Pierre Fréchette

During this question period, Charlotte L’Écuyer expressed her opposition to the project of a nuclear waste site in Chalk River.

Clip – Charlotte L’Écuyer

The forum is available here.

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