University of Ontario Institute of Technology and Durham College to host electoral debates for Whitby-Oshawa and Oshawa ridings

OSHAWA, Ont. - Electoral candidates in the Whitby-Oshawa and Oshawa ridings will have a chance to debate key political issues during two separate debates on Thursday, January 12. Hosted by the University of Ontario Institute of Technology and Durham College, the debates will be televised on Rogers Television in Durham Region. For air dates, please visit www.rogerstelevision.com.

Debates are brought to you by Rogers Television, Metroland Durham Region Media Group and Durham Radio Inc. Tom Calow, host of Politically Speaking on Rogers Television, will moderate the debates and opening remarks will be delivered by Dr. Gary Polonsky, president of Durham College and UOIT.

Whitby-Oshawa riding candidates include Jim Flaherty (Conservative), Ajay Krishnan (Green Party), Judi Longfield (Liberal, incumbent), and Maret Sadem-Thompson (NDP).

Oshawa riding candidates include Colin Carrie (Conservative, incumbent), Adam Jobse (Green Party), Louise Parkes (Liberal), and Sid Ryan (NDP).

When:
Thursday, January 12, 2006
Whitby-Oshawa at 7 p.m.
Oshawa at 9 p.m.

Where:
The University of Ontario Institute of Technology
2000 Simcoe Street North, Oshawa
Science Building, East Atrium

Parking:
Enter off of Conlin Road and proceed to Founder's Lot 1.

About Ontario Tech University
A modern, forwarding-thinking university, Ontario Tech advances the discovery and application of knowledge to accelerate economic growth, regional development and social innovation. We inspire and equip our students and our graduates to make a positive impact in a tech-focused world. For us, it’s not only about developing the next tech breakthrough. Understanding and integrating the social and ethical implications of technology differentiates us as university. Learn more at ontariotechu.ca.

Media contact
Heather Middleton
Communications and Marketing
Ontario Tech University
905.721.3111 ext. 2197
heather.middleton@dc-uoit.ca