The leaders debate is limited to conference attendees, but if space allows members of the public may be able pay the conference’s delegation fee to attend, said Spacek.

The conference’s theme is Leading the Way Through Innovation and includes speakers such as Ken Coates, a leading thinker on Canada’s future and Canada research chair in regional innovation as the keynote speaker, according to a press release. Over the three days there are also discussions titled Smooth Rock Falls: Open for Business; It takes a Library to Build a Community and Understanding Your Financial Statements and Knowing What Questions to Ask Your Treasure

The registration fee for day of the debate is $210, the entire conference cost is $440.