Green Leader Allowed Into Debates, Networks Confirm
10/09/2008 15:54
UPDATE:
Green Leader Elizabeth May will be allowed into the federal leaders' debates, Canada's main broadcasters confirmed late Wednesday afternoon.
The networks, including the CBC, had originally ruled on Monday that May could not participate because three of Canada's parties were opposed to her inclusion.
The broadcasters changed course after Conservative Leader Stephen Harper and NDP Leader Jack Layton indicated earlier Wednesday that they no longer oppose May's participation in the debates on Oct. 1 and Oct. 2.
May said she was happy the networks' original decision was reversed.
CBC News details here.
SINC SAYS:
I guess if you upset enough people, you get your way, but don't expect this move to better the debate. It will split the time available by five rather than by four.