Candidates in the new Cape Breton-Canso-Antigonish riding will go head-to-head in the Quad Counties ahead of the April 28th federal election.

CBC Nova Scotia will host a debate at 6:30 p.m. this Thursday at the Port Hawkesbury Civic Centre.

The public event will also be available on the broadcaster’s website and YouTube page.

Meanwhile, StFX will host a federal forum on April 15th.

The deadline for nominations was Monday. Elections Canada issued the complete list of confirmed candidates on Wednesday:

Jaime Battiste – Liberal Party of Canada

Joanna Clark – New Democratic Party

Allan MacMaster – Conservative Party of Canada

Ryan Smith – People’s Party of Canada

Rebecca Wall – Independent