Essex candidates debate climate change, pharmacare and taxes on Windsor Morning

Candidates from the country's leading political parties tackled Essex riding's — and the country's — most important issues. 

You can replay moments from the debate on the video players below to hear from Liberal candidate Audrey Festeryga, Conservative candidate Christopher Lewis, NDP candidate Tracey Ramsey, Green party candidate Jennifer Alderson and People's Party candidate Bill Capes. 

The whole debate is also available on the Windsor Morning website, found in two parts:

Part One

Part Two

Here's a brief breakdown of what they discussed:

Climate change

Bill Capes, from the People's Party of Canada said the party was "opposite the standard."

'Our party is opposite the standard': CBC Windsor hosts Essex candidate debate on Windsor Morning

5 years ago

Duration 1:51

Candidates from the country's leading political parties tackled Essex riding's — and the country's — most important issues.

Candidates from the other four parties detailed their plans to address an ongoing climate emergency.

Issues affecting Essex residents

According to Conservative Party candidate Chris Lewis, people he's spoken to are "just getting by."

'We are getting by but not getting ahead': CBC Windsor hosts Essex candidate debate on Windsor Morning

5 years ago

Duration 0:56

Candidates from the country's leading political parties tackled Essex riding's — and the country's — most important issues.

A voice at the table

The Liberal and Conservative candidates both expressed concern from residents that having the NDP represent the region again would leave Essex without a voice at the table.

'A voice at the table': CBC Windsor hosts Essex candidate debate on Windsor Morning

5 years ago

Duration 0:49

Candidates from the country's leading political parties tackled Essex riding's — and the country's — most important issues.

Professor Lydia Miljan joined CBC News at 6 host Chris Ensing to take a look at what the candidates were saying about an unrepresented riding.

Analyst reacts to Essex riding debate on Windsor Morning

5 years ago

Duration 2:55

Political science professor and analyst Lydia Miljan reacts to the Essex riding debate hosted by CBC Windsor.

The 'Ontario mess'

Both the Liberal and NDP candidates said the residents they've spoken to aren't differentiating between the provincial Progressive Conservative party and the federal Conservative party. 

'The mess Ontario is in': CBC Windsor hosts Essex candidate debate on Windsor Morning

5 years ago

Duration 0:36

Candidates from the country's leading political parties tackled Essex riding's — and the country's — most important issues.

Miljan and Ensing also discussed how Ontario politics have a factor on the federal election.

WDR-Miljan-Debate-ONT

5 years ago

Duration 3:28

Political analyst Lydia Miljan reacts to the Essex riding debate hosted by CBC Windsor.

Here's everything you need to know about the Essex riding: 

Don't forget about our next debate, Sept. 25: 4 p.m. - 5 p.m. — featuring the Chatham-Kent-Leamington candidates, featured on Afternoon Drive and again streamed live on Facebook, Twitter and cbc.ca/windsor.

Information on all our upcoming debates: