NDP leadership candidates debate

Federal NDP leadership contenders faced each other in Ottawa for the first of seven debates.

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[stuartspence]

In the future it would be great if CBC could also provide links in the description to videos that are not dubbed. Many Canadians are bilingual and think it's weird when an invisible monotone voice jumps in awkwardly ;)

[IvanDoesGameing]

5:55 you might want to get a doctor to check that out!

[johnnywayne]

Charlie Angus "We can't build windmills or solar panels without aluminum and steel" Other candidates "Wait...what?"

[jameshenrie]

Even though i will never vote this party I would like to see Charlie Angus should be the leader because he has passion.

[DavidMoscoeUni]

I really appreciate the openness to call for democratic socialism in this setting in no uncertain terms. Looking forward to more of this

[RUniverse]

how smart for canadian politicans, bilingual, 10times better than us debate

[tristank]

CBC please don't put that voice over on the French parts, it's very jarring to those of us who understand.

[aliemad]

Ashton has no idea what shes talking about. there is nothing called carbon-free economy

[conbinspark]

As an American I really hope Niki wins.

[khaldrogo]

Hardly a debate, they all believe the same thing.. But Charlie Angus was the only likeable guy in in my opinion.

[Yourismouter]

hmmm not knowing much of the record of the candidates and only being aware of Nicki Ashton I have to say abit disappointed that not much effort was made by the candidates in differentiating themselves and how they would achieve their policy aim. that said Nicki in my opinion the best, and here's hoping she does become leader next time around should she choose even though I have my concerns.

[Senloriel]

These guys have absolutely no chance in 2019.. Glad I watched this, I'm not sure Monte Python could write a political debate so ridiculous.

[brandont]

Ah the NDP, always the bridesmaid never the bride.

[benskura]

These guys seem to take pride in calling anyone who has made a living for themselves a bad person. All well and good for NDP members but not sure how thats going to translate to a general election

[masaharumorimoto]

NDP... it's time to pack 'er in!

[TheHellogoo]

No surprise, they're all terrible.

[stevenm.]

still think the bilingual thing is bull.

[eastonkerr]

God help us if any of these crazies become PM.