The Winnipeg Chamber of Commerce is hosting a debate for five mayoral candidates Thursday.

The group has invited Brian Bowman, Paula Havixbeck, Robert-Falcon Ouellette, Gord Steeves and Judy Wasylycia-Leis to participate in the event.

The debate is based on the five main themes of The Chamber’s BOLD Winnipeg platform: civic governance, community development, economic development, finance, and transportation infrastructure.

The forum starts at 12:10 p.m. Thursday at the RBC Convention Centre.

Over 500 people are expected to attend.