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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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May 30, 2013
Be it resolved, tax the rich (more)...
Nov 26, 2012
Be it resolved, the world cannot tolerate an Iran with nuclear weapons capability...
May 25, 2012
Be it resolved, the European experiment has failed...
Nov 14, 2011
Be it resolved, North America faces a Japan-style era of high unemployment and slow growth...
Jun 17, 2011
Be it resolved, the 21st century will belong to China...
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