If you´ve been following the federal election closely, then you probably already know about Monday night´s leaders debate.If you´re just joining in: we´re glad you´re here! But there are a few things to get caught up on before the leaders take the stage at 7 p.m. EST.This debate will cover affordability and economic insecurity, the environment, Indigenous issues, human rights and immigration. You´ll hear about more than that, though, as the leading headlines in recent weeks are sure to make an appearance.`We´ve done our best to create a format and an experience that will give Canadians access to the politicians facing off against each other but also responding to questions in the moment and moving off prepared scripts,` Jennifer McGuire, general manager and editor in chief of CBC News said of the debate topics in a September news conference in Ottawa.Expect to hear leaders discuss Liberal Leader Justin Trudeau´s blackface scandal, People´s Party of Canada Leader Maxime Bernier´s polarizing immigration and climate platforms - and Conservative Leader Andrew Scheer´s American citizenship.So what´s to come, and what should you expect? The Star has compiled the key points below.Where can I watch?Right here. The Star will be live-streaming the debate - but you can also catch it live on CBC, Radio-Canada, CTV and Global News, as well as YouTube, Twitter and Facebook.The debate is also going to be translated to: American and Quebec sign language, Ojibwe, Plains Cree, Inuktitut, Cantonese, Mandarin, Italian, Punjabi and Arabic. Described video will also be available.Who is participating?Party leaders from the six leading federal parties will be attending the debate:
Conservative Leader Andrew Scheer
Liberal Leader Justin Trudeau
New Democratic Party Leader Jagmeet Singh
Green Party Leader Elizabeth May
Bloc Québécois Leader Yves-François Blanchet
People´s Party of Canada Leader Maxime Bernier
Hang on - Bernier will be there?Yes ...
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