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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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Nov 26, 2010

Religion

Nov 26, 2010

Religion

Be it resolved, religion is a force for good in the world...

Pro
Tony Blair
Con
Christopher Hitchens
Result
CON gains 13%. CON wins
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Jun 7, 2010

Healthcare

Jun 7, 2010

Healthcare

Be it resolved, I would rather get sick in the United States than Canada...

Pro
Dr. William Frist
Dr. David Gratzer
Con
Dr. Howard Dean
Dr. Robert Bell
Result
CON gains 7%. CON wins
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Dec 1, 2009

Climate Change

Dec 1, 2009

Climate Change

Be it resolved, climate change is mankind's defining crisis, and demands a commensurate response...

Pro
George Monbiot
Elizabeth May
Con
Bjørn Lomborg
Lord Nigel Lawson
Result
CON gains 8%. CON wins
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Jun 1, 2009

Foreign Aid

Jun 1, 2009

Foreign Aid

Be it resolved, foreign aid does more harm than good...

Pro
Hernando de Soto
Dambisa Moyo
Con
Stephen Lewis
Paul Collier
Result
PRO gains 2%. PRO wins
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Dec 1, 2008

Humanitarian Intervention

Dec 1, 2008

Humanitarian Intervention

Be it resolved, if countries like Sudan, Somalia, and Burma will not end their man-made humanitarian crisis, the international community should...

Pro
Gareth Evans
Mia Farrow
Con
John Bolton
Rick Hillier
Result
CON gains 9%. CON wins
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