The provincial New Democrats will be hosting what they're calling a leadership forum in Thompson this evening.

Manitoba NDP president David Woodbury spoke to 102.9 CHTM and sand that the forums, which are debates, are taking place across the province in the lead-up to their leadership race in the fall.

Previous stops on the circuit included Brandon and Gimli, with a stop coming in Winnipeg after tonight.

Both leadership candidates, Wab Kinew and Steve Ashton, will be in attendance.

The event gives both candidates the chance to share their view for the party (and province), debate points with one another, and answer questions.

Woodbury said that the event is for more than just party members, and that he hopes anyone with an interest in what's going on in Manitoba will come out.

The forum will take place at the V.R.C.C. starting at 7:00pm.