King's University College to hold mayoral debate

The future of London will be decided on October 22. King’s University College has created a forum for London’s mayoral candidates to have an opportunity to have their say prior to the municipal elections.

King’s University College Student Council (KUCSC) will be hosting the Future of London Mayoral Debate, taking place on Wednesday, October 3, 2018 in the Joanne & Peter Kenny Theatre in the Darryl J. King Student Life Centre at 266 Epworth Avenue in London, Ontario. Several student groups are participating including: Social Justice & Peace Studies Club, King’s Political Science Students Association, King’s Debate Club, as well as community partners at St. Michael’s Roman Catholic Church near King’s.

Students will be asking questions of all candidates during the first hour of the debate. The focus will be on key issues to students and the near-campus community including transit, affordable housing and post-graduate employment. The floor will be open to questions from the audience during the second hour.

Doors will open at 6:30 p.m. and the debate will take place from 7:00 – 9:00 p.m. Following the debate, there will be a coffee and tea reception from 9:00 – 10:00 p.m.

For more information, visit https://www.kings.uwo.ca/about-kings/visitor-info/calendar-of-events/federal-election-debate/