The debates fall less than two weeks before the March 9 vote to secure the Liberal Party's new leader.
FILE - A Liberal Party of Canada logo is shown on a giant screen as a technician looks on during day one of the party's biennial convention in Montreal on Feb. 20, 2014.The Liberal Party of Canada has announced two leadership debates — one in English and one in French — to be held in Montreal later this month, ahead of the vote to determine their next leader and On Saturday, the party announced the French debate will take place on Feb.
24, and the English debate the following day.“This is a time for Liberals across the country to exchange ideas and engage in thoughtful debate to shape the future of our party and our country – and I encourage all Liberals toin this exciting moment for our party, Sachit Mehra, President of the Liberal Party of Canada, said in a statement announcing the vote in early January.Calgary woman fends off porch pirates in her bathrobe: ‘Adrenaline took over’The campaigns said they have each paid the party $125,000 that was due Friday — part of an instalment plan to manage a hefty total entry fee of $350,000.The party reported a week ago that nearly 400,000 supporters registered as members to vote in the leadership race before the deadline.Trump’s talk on annexing Canada ‘real,’ Trudeau says in hot mic momentCanadians should ‘rethink’ Trump’s U.S. annex offer amid tariffs: Steve BannonFreeland leadership campaign targeted by foreign interference: task force
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