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Bob McLeod, Glen Abernethy to appear live on The Trailbreaker before premier vote

The next premier of the Northwest Territories will be decided on Wednesday, December 16, but before MLAs convene to make their decision, contenders Bob McLeod and Glen Abernethy will appear live on CBC Radio's The Trailbreaker to answer your questions.

Abernethy will answer questions on Dec. 14, McLeod to appear Dec. 15

Bob McLeod and Glen Abernethy, the two candidates for premier of the Northwest Territories, will be live on CBC Radio's the Trailbreaker on Dec. 14 and 15, taking your questions before MLAs select the territory's next premier on Wednesday. (submitted)

The next premier of the Northwest Territories will be decided on Wednesday, December 16, but before MLAs convene to make their decision, contenders Bob McLeod and Glen Abernethy will appear live on CBC Radio's The Trailbreaker to answer your questions. 

Both candidates will sit down with Trailbreaker host Loren McGinnis early next week, speaking directly to residents and answering your questions.

Abernethy, who most recently served as the N.W.T.'s health minister, will go first, on Monday, December 14 between 7:00 and 8:00 a.m. MT. 

McLeod, who is vying to become the first two-term premier in the territory's history, will appear live on Tuesday, December 15, between 7:00 and 8:00 a.m. MT.

You can listen to the interviews live on CBC Radio One or using our online player

Do you have questions for Bob McLeod and Glen Abernethy? Post them in our comments section below, message us on Facebook, or e-mail garrett.hinchey@cbc.ca. We'll ask them live on the air.  

During the show, you can call in with your questions at 1-800-661-0708, or (867) 669-3600.