The Globe and Mail leaders' debate
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Will there be any discussion of health care funding tonight? (a topic not really discussed at all...)
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I'm afraid there is no official spot for that, but I bet leaders will bring it up. Particularly Mulcair who has been making heatlhcare announcement this week.
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Hi Rosemary, any predictions for the debate? Who do you think will surprise us tonight?
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I think they could also surprise us! They can't script everything they say here and the chance to knock someone off their game is something to watch. The polls show the race is super tight so they need to find a way to move things. This debate might be it.
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Oh you testing my memory at 7:56 Federico! Ok, foreign debate hosted by Munk debates and two French ones to come.
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Unless by some crazy reason the Tories decide they will do more than five...but I don't think that will happen.
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I've got one
from Twitter - What is the significance of tonight's debate? -
It may be of NO significance, but I doubt it. These leaders have to show they have the best plan for the economy which all of you care about and they have to try and move things in terms of getting your vote. I think it will matter. How much? That I can't tell you...yet.
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And that's all the time we have. Thanks for answering,
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The leaders shake hands just before the debate.by CBC News
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by CBC Ottawa via twitter retweeted by RosieBarton 9/18/2015 12:02:47 AM
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So, I think they bring the leaders out at 2015. I think.by Rosemary Barton via twitter 9/18/2015 12:06:35 AM
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As we wait for the debate to start, here's a look at what some of the official parties' sites were tweeting today:Follow us and @ElizabethMay here on Twitter for the #GlobeDebate tonight. We’re making #cdnpoli history! #VoteGreen http://t.co/fuAhCPfGGz11:10 AM - 17 Sep 2015
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Be sure to follow our debate account @CPCDebate tonight while we live-tweet and fact-check Justin & Mulcair #cdnpoli #elxn42 #GlobeDebate4:26 PM - 17 Sep 2015- Reply
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Morning paddle on the Bow River. See you at the #GlobeDebate #yyc http://pbs.twimg.com/media/CPHQfIdU8AEEP5e.jpg11:56 AM - 17 Sep 2015- Reply
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Looking forward to discussing my long-term plan to build a stronger economy & middle class at the #GlobeDebate tonight. —TM6:43 PM - 17 Sep 2015- Reply
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A slider on the bottom of the YouTube stream just reminded us there are 32 days to go until election day.
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Earlier, we promised a clearer photo of Conservative Leader Stephen Harper's arrival. And here it is:Sean Kilpatrick/Canadian Press
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A small group of protesters gathered outside the debate:Jeff McIntosh/Canadian Press
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No idea what you're talking about... https://t.co/PLSlfkPsab9:12 PM - 17 Sep 2015
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Federal leaders are expected to start the debate at 8:15 p.m. ET via @RosieBarton cbc.ca/1.3232588 #elxn42 http://pbs.twimg.com/media/CPJP2Y4WcAQue9E.jpg
by CBC Politics via twitter retweeted by RosieBarton 9/18/2015 12:13:54 AM -
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Ok, I have to be on the national at 9. is that gonna work?by Rosemary Barton via twitter 9/18/2015 12:14:59 AM
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9:13 PM - 17 Sep 2015
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I really need something to say at 9 to @petermansbridgeby Rosemary Barton via twitter 9/18/2015 12:17:27 AM
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The debate is about to begin. There is a video about the economy now with some questions from Canadians.
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A sampling of comments to the live blog:
Over 20000 viewers on YouTube, good start.
Wayne_Comeauat 9:03 PM
Has a candidate ever given an answer that has surprised people? They all just seem to repeat what they've been saying since the beginning. I hope someone is caught off guard tonight ;)
Megan Preeceat 8:56 PM
Preventative health care can save this country billions. Has anyone made that part of their economic platform?
badwolfat 8:52 PM
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Harper now going through his regular points about creating jobs including a balanced budget.by Rosemary Barton via twitter 9/18/2015 12:20:33 AM
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Harper: even through the problems Canada has been able to create jobs. And avoid specific question. Liek totally.by Rosemary Barton via twitter 9/18/2015 12:21:02 AM
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Harper now hammering the points of others running deficits and increasing taxes.by Rosemary Barton via twitter 9/18/2015 12:21:28 AM
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