The Great Debate

Mayor Sarah facilitated a debate in the council chambers.  Those arguing for the construction of a road beyond Mount Seymour to Whistler included truckers, housing developers, Hydro representatives (who proposed a new dam site) etc. while those opposed to the construction of a road included ornithologists, 1st Nations people, wilderness tour operators etc.  All had a chance to give their reasons and then there was a question period.  It was a lively debate!  Mayor Sarah made the difficult decision to not allow the road to be built.  Ironically both sides cheered.

Besides developing research and debating skills, the students learned the difficulty government faces to make the right choices.