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All candidates forum in Sarnia-Lambton riding tonight in Brigden

September 7, 2021

You have a chance to hear the candidates for the Sarnia-Lambton riding tonight.

The Lambton Federation of Agriculture is hosting an All-Candidates Forum at the Brigden Fairgrounds.

Officials say the administration building will be used, with the doors open for an outside-type environment while being sheltered.

The forum will allow candidates three minutes for opening statements, will be asked pre-submitted questions posed to all the moderator in the same order. They will be given two minutes to close.

You have to pre register at the link below.

lambtonfederation.ca/September7

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