It turns out that students share many of the same concerns as the rest of Canada.

During an all candidates debate at College Heights Secondary School on Monday, students got the chance to hit local federal candidates with questions.

Connor Winchester McQuaid, a Grade 12+ student, asked what the parties would do to support individual education plans (IEP).

McQuaid said he personally relies on an IEP to get the most from his education, since it allows him to spend extra time where he needs it — like with reading and writing.

He said he appreciated the Liberal, PPC and NDP candidates answers the most, as they seemed the most practical.

Incumbent Lloyd Longfield pointed to the Liberals' enabling accessibility fund as proof his party is serious about accessibility standards.

Owen Baxter and Roberta Smith, grade 10, both say the Green Party is the only one talking about a better future.| Jonathan Duncan, Torstar

"I think there should be an opportunity for connections in the community, and ensure there's supports in the community to help prepare you for the work force," said the NDP's Aisha Jahangir.

Mark Paralovos of the PPC noted that he used to work with children requiring IEPs, and said his government would do more to ensure Canadians had access to jobs, like those found in the oilsands.

Kieran Garbutt, Grade 9, asked what the candidates plans were for health care. He said Paralovos' answers spoke to him the most.