Mayoral Debate

For Immediate Release

Friday, Oct. 8, 2010

NEWS RELEASE

WINNIPEG CHAMBER OF COMMERCE TO HOST MAYORAL FORUM ON OCTOBER 13

Oct. 8, 2010– The two front runners vying to be the next mayor of Winnipeg will take part in a Winnipeg Chamber of Commerce Mayoral Forum on Wednesday, Oct.13, at Canad Inns Polo Park, sponsored by CAA Manitoba and Collège universitaire de Saint-Boniface, two weeks before Winnipeggers go to the polls.

“This forum will give the two candidates an opportunity to outline their vision for the city of Winnipeg to a crowd of almost 300 business leaders,” said Winnipeg Chamber of Commerce President and CEO Dave Angus. “It will also give voters valuable insight into where each candidate stands on important issues like crime, transportation, government spending, infrastructure and accountability and transparency at City Hall.”

Winnipeg Free Press columnist Dan Lett will moderate the 90-minute forum with a media panel consisting of CBC Radio morning host Terry MacLeod, Global TV reporter Jeff Keele and Winnipeg Free Press City Hall reporter Bartley Kives asking the questions.

DATE: Wednesday, October 13, 2010

LOCATION: Canad Inns Polo Park

LUNCHEON: 11:30 p.m. – 1:45 p.m.

FORUM: 12:10 p.m. (Pool sound will be provided)

The Winnipeg Chamber of Commerce, founded in 1873, is the largest organization representing the voice of business in Winnipeg. Our mission is to foster an environment in which Winnipeg business can prosper.

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Contact: Chuck Davidson – Vice-President Policy

Tel. 944-3316 Cell. 782-1679

Email: cdavidson@winnipeg-chamber.com