Media Advisory - Municipal candidates vie for Carleton students' support

OTTAWA, Oct. 18 /CNW/ - Tomorrow, The Carleton University Students' Association will be hosting an on-campus mayoral candidates debate at noon. Candidates Clive Doucet, Jim Watson and Larry O'Brien will try to secure student support on October 25^th by outlining their vision for the City of Ottawa.

"Carleton students will have a chance to ask mayoral candidates about issues to matter to us," said Alex Sirois, President at Carleton University Students' Association, "Issues like a permanent U-Pass and affordable housing will be at the forefront of students' minds when we go to the polls on October 25^th."

As part of the city's budget package, councillors voted in favour of a year-long pilot program of $145 per semester with a review to follow. Students are working to make this pilot program permanent and will be seeking commitments from all municipal candidates in this fall's election.

Students will also be hosting a Capital Ward candidates debate on campus on Wednesday, October 20^th.

Event information:
Mayoral debate
Tuesday, October 19^th 2010
Noon
Atrium, 4^th floor Unicentre building

Capital Ward candidates debate:
Wednesday, October 20^th 2010
6:30 pm
124 Leeds residence

For further information:

Alex Sirois
President, Carleton University Students' Association
613-520-2600 ext. 1603
[email protected]
613-614-3838

Karim Khamisa
President, Rideau River Residence Association
613-520-2600 ext. 1250
[email protected]
613-265-0786