A couple of hundred people attended an all-candidates debate in Stratton last night.
All four candidates in Thunder Bay-Rainy River outlined their platforms and answered questions from the audience.
NDP incumbent John Rafferty used the debate to criticize the Conservatives rule the past five years.
"Steven Harper, five years ago, become Prime Minister promising to do things different," says Rafferty. "Promising not to do as the Liberals had done. Promising not to end scandal-ridden like the Liberals had. We know what's happened."
Conservative candidate Maureen Comuzzi-Stehman says her election to Ottawa would mean a strong voice at the government table.
"I will ensure our region has a strong voice in government," says Comuzzi-Stehmann, "and I will champion growth for northwestern Ontario."
Liberal candidate Ken Boshcoff says he can continue to be an even more effective representative than he was when we was MP four years ago.
"Since that time, I believe not only have I learned a few things," says Boshcoff, "but my experience in all of those capacities will all me to be an ever more effective member of Parliament."
Green Party candidate Ed Shields says voting Green can be beneficial to the Rainy River district.
"Your vote for the Green can made a difference in creating a greener, more sustainable environment," says Shields. "Not only for yourself, but for the whole area."
Gun control, agricultural programs and the Bloc Quebois were among topics discuss by the candidates.
