Canada election 2015: Meet your Kitchener Centre candidates

In the run-up to the election on October 19, CBC Kitchener-Waterloo will be hosting the candidates in all of Waterloo Region's five ridings for panel discussions on issues close affectingthecommunity.

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This weekwe heard from the Conservative, NDP and Liberalcandidates inKitchenerCentrein our panel discussion on CBC Radio'sThe Morning Edition with host Craig Norris. Green Party candidate Nicholas Wendler declined to participate in the panel.

Stephen Woodworth - Conservative

"The economy is my party's number one priority," said Stephen Woodworth.

Woodworth usedthe Conservative government's current $5 billion surplus and ongoing tax cuts to illustrate how the economy remains top of mind for the party.

He also cited the latest election announcement from the Conservatives, a $100 million investment in manufacturing.

"I've lived in Kitchenerall my life and I care about the many people I've worked with, lived with and met over the yearsand I'll need your help on election day," Woodworth said.

Susan Cadell - NDP

"One major aspect of our platform is to work cooperatively with provinces and municipalities onsuch issues as housing, health care and infrastructure," said Susan Cadell.

Cadell, a professor of social work at the University of Waterloo,said she was personally interested in getting involved in the discussion on doctor-assisted suicide in the House of Commons.

"The NDP believes that this is an opportunity to have a nation-wide strategy on palliative care," Cadell said.

Raj Saini - Liberal

As a pharmacist, Saini said he sees the challenges Canadians face first hand.

"I'm dealing with young people who cannot find employment, I'm dealing with seniors who are having difficulty making ends meet, I'm dealing with middle-aged Canadians who have been downsized or have lost their jobs," Saini said.

If elected, Saini said he would address these issues, citing the Liberals plans to invest in infrastructure and communities.

"Our party is the only party making historic investments in Canada and in Canadians."

• Want to hear the full discussion? Listen here