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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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Jun 17, 2011
Be it resolved, the 21st century will belong to China...
Nov 26, 2010
Be it resolved, religion is a force for good in the world...
Jun 7, 2010
Be it resolved, I would rather get sick in the United States than Canada...
Dec 1, 2009
Be it resolved, climate change is mankind's defining crisis, and demands a commensurate response...
Jun 1, 2009
Be it resolved, foreign aid does more harm than good...
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