The Ottawa Citizen has covered our first debate for the April 28, 2025 election.
Several questions addressed climate change, to the consternation of People’s Party of Canada candidate Glen Armstrong, who claimed “uncertainty” around the science of climate change and voiced doubts on the validity of carbon-capture programs. “Carbon dioxide is a natural substance that is absorbed by plants. So why the carbon capture?,” he wondered, only to be schooled by the Green Party’s Prashanta Dhakal. “Carbon dioxide is not a pollutant in small quantities, but it’s bad in large concentrations,” Dhakal explained patiently. “We need a certain amount of carbon dioxide in order to keep the planet warm, but, if there’s too much, it’s like a blanket, it can overheat the climate … It’s absolutely known science. This is nothing new and I don’t know why we’re talking about this now.” He received a round of applause for keeping his cool on the issue.
– Lynn Saxberg, Ottawa Citizen
