Tory Vincent Samuel Liberal Filomena Tassi and Peter Ormond

Rev Rick Spies: In a tightly moderated discussion led by Rev, according to Hamilton Spectator. Rick Spies, New Democrat Alex Johnstone, Green candidate Peter Ormond, Tory Vincent Samuel and Liberal Filomena Tassi answered questions submitted by community members. No incumbent is vying for re-election in Hamilton West-Ancaster-Dundas, with Conservative David Sweet opting for the other new riding of Flamborough-Glanbrook instead. On the stalled economy, Samuel said Stephen Harper government steered Canada through one of the worst downturns in history in 2008. "Even today, the global economy remains very unstable," he said, adding Canada "is not immune" to worldwide pangs. Ormond said there already a "huge green economy around us," emphasizing a shift in mindset is crucial for change. Tassi said the Liberals' plan to invest $60 billion in social, transit and green infrastructure projects that will immediately create jobs. "We believe it now time to grow the economy," she said, also noting the Grits' plan to cut the "middle class tax" by 7 per cent. (www.immigrantscanada.com). As reported in the news.