Edmonton’s NextGen and interVivos present CANDI{DATE}, a speed-dating inspired forum connecting  voters with 2012 Provincial Election candidates, April 17, 2012 at The Common (9910 – 109 Street) in downtown Edmonton.

In 10 minute sessions, small groups of voters will sit down for mini-dates with candidates from across the spectrum of federal political parties. This face-time with candidates allows voters the opportunity to ask questions on issues that impact their decision to make Edmonton the city they choose to live, work, learn and play in for future years.

“CANDI{DATE} provides a space for Edmonton’s next generation to cut through the political spin and directly connect with candidates on a personal basis to hear their ideas and perspectives. Voters will have the opportunity to speak to candidates face-to-face and ask questions about the issues that really matter to them. It’s time for Edmontonians to get engaged and see what provincial election candidates propose,” says Yuk-Sing Cheng, Edmonton’s NextGen Volunteer and ENGAGE Co-Chair.

Confirmed CANDI{DATE} attendees include:

• Akash Khokhar (Progressive Conservative, Edmonton-Centre)
• Barb de Groot (Wildrose, Edmonton-Centre)
• Laurie Blakeman (Liberal, Edmonton-Centre)
• Nadine Bailey (NDP, Edmonton-Centre)
• Cameron McCormick (Alberta Party, Edmonton-Highlands-Norwood)
• Len Bracko (Senate – Independent)
• William Exelby (Senate – Independent)
• David Fletcher (Senate – Independent)
• Elizabeth Johannson (Senate – Evergreen)
• Ian Urquhart (Senate – Independent)

CANDI{DATE} is one event in the Edmonton’s NextGen ENGAGE series. ENGAGE gathers Edmontonians interested in sharing ideas about the future of the city we call home.

For more information on the 2012 Alberta provincial election, visit http://www.elections.ab.ca/Public%20Website/index.htm .

For more information and to RSVP for CANDI{DATE}, visit http://candidate.eventbrite.com/.

Instead of a ticket or event fee, we’re asking attendees to bring, if possible, a small donation of new and unused toiletries to the event, which will be donated to YESS – Edmonton’s Youth Emergency Shelter Society.

CANDI{DATE} is brought to you by Edmonton’s NextGen and interVivos, with special thanks to our venue sponsor, The Common.