The format for the English and French leaders’ debates — with the participants identically positioned like birds on a wire, addressing predictable questions but given only 35 seconds or less to respond, regardless of whether the question was about strawberries or trade relations with the United States — leaves much to be desired for both the leaders and the public.

Canadians deserve pointed answers to real questions, which were missed during the debates{ai:summary}The recent debates between the English and French leaders featured a rigid format where participants were positioned identically and faced predictable questions. Each had only 35 seconds to respond, which limited the depth of discussion on various topics, from agriculture to international trade. This approach has drawn criticism for failing to engage both the leaders and the public effectively. #politics

Preston Manning: The questions that should be put to federal leaders

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