The first televised debate of the 2018 campaign season turned out to be an election double-header — two debates in one night. One debate aimed fire at Progressive Conservative Leader Doug Ford, who came under alternating attack from his two rivals in the CityNews television studio. Article Continued BelowRead more:NDP Leader Andrea Horwath, right, was largely spared the crossfire between PC Leader Doug Ford and Liberal Leader Kathleen Wynne in Monday’s debate, Martin Regg Cohn writes. ( Frank Gunn / THE CANADIAN PRESS ) Green party supporters are seen in Dundas Square with mouths taped shut to protest the exclusion of their leader from Monday’s televised debate. The PCs agreed to the CityNews debate on Toronto issues because they see the traditionally Liberal GTA as fertile ground.

Source: thestar May 08, 2018 01:52 UTC