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Mainstage Debates
Since 2008, we have brought the world’s sharpest minds and brightest thinkers to our mainstage debates in Toronto, Canada. In front of live audiences of 3,000 people, twice a year, we debate the big issues of the day, from climate to the global economy to political correctness to the future of democracy. All these great debates are curated here in video, audio and text for your watching, listening and reading pleasure. Enjoy the art of civil and substantive public debate.
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Oct 12, 2017
Be it resolved, American democracy is in its worst crisis in a generation and Donald J. Trump is to blame…
Apr 28, 2017
Be it resolved, the liberal international order is over…
Sep 30, 2016
Be it resolved, Donald Trump can make America great again...
April 1, 2016
Be it resolved, give us your tired, your poor, your huddled masses yearning to breathe free...
November 6, 2015
Be it resolved, humankind’s best days lie ahead...
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