Here's what Windsor asked Kathleen Wynne during her town hall

Ontario Premier Kathleen Wynne was challenged by questions on topics ranging from marijuana sales to mental health supports from a crowd of more than 100 during a town hall in Windsor Thursday.

Residents asked questions on topics including affordability, water security and health care

CBC News Posted: Feb 15, 2018 7:35 PM EST | Last Updated: February 16, 2018

Ontario Premier Kathleen Wynne speaks with residents of WIndsor-Essex during a town hall at the St. Clair College Centre for the Arts on Feb 15, 2018. (Dan Taekema/CBC)

Ontario Premier Kathleen Wynnewas challenged by questionson topics ranging from marijuana sales to mental health supports from a crowd of more than 100 during a town hall in Windsor Thursday.

Premier Kathleen Wynne to tour college, host town hall in Windsor today

The premier hosted the event at the St. Clair College Centre for the Arts and spoke with attendees for an hour and a half.

Affordability, water security and the wellbeing of wildlife alongMatchette Road were covered, along with healthcare coverage and support for the LGBTQcommunity.

Check out CBCWindsor's live blog from thetown hall:

Questions begin before event

Its starting the fill up here at the @StClairCollege Centre for the Arts. @Kathleen_Wynne will be centre stage starting at 7 pm. Follow along with @ChrisEnsingCBC and I for updates from the town hall. pic.twitter.com/wUhOY1FLQM
—@DanTaekema

Josh Lowe, 20, is here to ask @Kathleen_Wynne what the govt is going to do about the repercussions of the min wage hike. pic.twitter.com/Nd91GsckDW
—@DanTaekema

Mariette Kalinga is a social work student and wants to know what @Kathleen_Wynne is going to do for newcomers to Canada. pic.twitter.com/wMnFa6u35y
—@DanTaekema

Lakeshore warden Tom Bain is here to talk with @Kathleen_Wynne about the Highway 3 bypass. He says its a dangerous situation. pic.twitter.com/gybLx8Tv18
—@DanTaekema

Audience asks premier for answers

The premier is here. pic.twitter.com/hYKVFHI6Ss
—@DanTaekema

First question for @Kathleen_Wynne is about amalgamation. The second is about the sale of Hydro One. pic.twitter.com/Pf42RYaIjr
—@DanTaekema

First Q: Amalgamation.

W: "Those conversations have to happen at the local level... we need to have provincial and municipal governments working together."

Says there needs to be a clear consensus before province gets involved. pic.twitter.com/5q0S8Wv6ss
—@ChrisEnsingCBC

Next Q: Hydro One

W: "The more than 40 percent that is still owned by Ontarians is preforming better,"

Says it's a better run company. Says it's allowed for investment in infrastructure that's "fuelling the economic growth" of the province.
—@ChrisEnsingCBC

Next Q: Transgender healthcare

W: "We have expanded coverage and recognize that healthcare coverage has to evolve," she says.

"As a society if we're going to have a fair and just society we need to make sure people get the supports they need."
—@ChrisEnsingCBC

Concerns about water wells

Q: Will you call a health hazard investigation into the water well quality in Chatham-Kent

Wynne essentially says testing has been done that shows it's safe to drink, and she invites the community to send tests if they have info that contrasts the ministry. pic.twitter.com/dcqqXi48GS
—@ChrisEnsingCBC

Here's the start of the discussion about well water quality between Premier Wynne and Well Water First spokesperson Kevin Jakubec.

A family brought a sample of water that shows discolouration from today.

Here's background:https://t.co/w2qQAZ6Jvp pic.twitter.com/PazQ2wZsbY
—@ChrisEnsingCBC

Healthcare worries in Windsor-Essex

Wynne is asked a second question about Passport funding.

She says families "are in crisis with no where to turn."

Here's background https://t.co/dcVata8VNt

Wynne says "Yes, more needs to be done."
—@ChrisEnsingCBC

Wynne on Windsor's Mega-Hospital:

"My understanding is that there haven't been final decisions made in terms of the exact location," Wynne tells the crowd.

Here's more of what she has to say, and background. https://t.co/4tU7QcwF7y pic.twitter.com/sQTY7RiEdJ
—@ChrisEnsingCBC

.@Kathleen_Wynne takes a question from @WindsorCAMPP about the mega-hospital and says her understanding is the site hasnt been finalized yet. pic.twitter.com/UStqjWsRYu
—@DanTaekema

Hwy 3 and a rush to the end

Wynne takes a question about support for First Nations. She stresses education to confront the legacy of residential schools. pic.twitter.com/WulCI7qyZK
—@DanTaekema

.@Kathleen_Wynne addresses why she changed her town hall venue from the Caboto Club, which has an all-male board. Mixed reaction from the crowd. Some cheers, some calls of What about tradition? pic.twitter.com/2wQgMIquFZ
—@DanTaekema

Tom Bain asks @Kathleen_Wynne about the Hwy 3 bypass. Calls it a dangerous situation that needs to be fixed. Premier promises a meeting with @Kathryn_McGarry. pic.twitter.com/iIZ4aVLJ9Z
—@DanTaekema

Wynne gets 3 Q in a row:

Teen asks how he can afford to have a family as taxes increase.

A resident asks for a commitment to open debate about mega hospital location.

A speech met with applause about need for more local mental health services.

Moderator motions her to hurry. pic.twitter.com/TnBVwbdYEk
—@ChrisEnsingCBC

Thats it. @Kathleen_Wynne was mobbed all the way to the door. pic.twitter.com/faEoblz5bG
—@DanTaekema

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