Canadian Debate 1 - GOP Debate 0

I watched (delayed) both the GOP "Debate" and the Canadian Debate last night (today my time). I am proud to be a Canadian. Here's my take.

The leaders of the four top parties in Canada had perhaps their only English-language debate of the election last night.  CBC has learned effective marketing and has put a number in the headline of their good summary:

Quick recap:

Harper tried to make it about the economy and security. Oops, Canada has officially entered a recession on his watch. He may want to just use the security / fear card :)

Mulcair used his experience as the head of the opposition to scrap a bit. He was a bit confusing on pipelines and would accept Québec's secession at 50% +1 of the vote.

Trudeau was also confusing about pipelines but would not let Québec go as decided by the Supreme Court of Canada.

May of the Greens was clear and made a point that her party is about more than the environment, pointing out her strong opposition to Bill C-51 (more on that later).

The FULL DEBATE can be accessed here:

I was impressed by all four leaders for their understanding of the issues, their reasoning and their tone. It was refreshing to watch a debate that celebrates issues over personalities.

Unlike the GOP Bizzareness south of the border. Sympathies to my US friends.

For a good take on the GOP debate, see the Borowitz Report, linked here:

The Lively Albatross is proud to be a citizen where civilized discussion is seen as a norm.