Poverty and what each provincial party would do about it was the topic of an all candidates meeting last night in Orilla.
St. Pauls United Church hosted the event that featured all four candidates for the election in Simcoe North.
Conservative MPP Garfield Dunlop told the audience of about 30, creating a strong economy that will create good local jobs is the best way to address the issue.
Liberal Candidate Fred Larson told the audience past governments have not done enough to try and deal with poverty, but the Liberals, by raising the minimum wage are at least trying to make things better.
The NDPs Doris Middleton getting rid of the HST on home heating and electrical bills and freezing transit fare will help low income people.
The Green Party Candidate Peter Stubbins says helping small business create jobs is another way to help deal with the poverty issue.
Reverend Monica Moore of St. Pauls was pleased with the turnout and the fact the candidates tried to deal with the issue without getting involved in a political debate.
