The Canadian Student Debating Federation ("CSDF") is the national umbrella organization that oversees high school debate in Canada.
Tying regional debate organizations together in a national community.
Provincial and territorial debate organizations facilitate local and provincial tournaments, support school debate programs, and select delegates for national CSDF events. If you are interested in debate for your school, do not hesitate to contact your regional organization.
Coordinating the National Student Debating Seminar.
The National Seminar is a bilingual event that exposes students to debating while providing an opportunity for cultural exchange between young people from all regions of the country.
Aiding provincial organizations with national debating championships.
English language national championships are held in the Canadian National Debate Format ("CNDF") and British Parliamentary ("BP") style for senior ("Sr"), junior ("Jr"), and a French language national championship in a modified CNDF.
Overseeing Canada's national debate team.
Canada’s best high school debaters compete around the world and at the World Schools Debating Championships ("WSDC") as Team Canada Debate.
Partnered with Speech & Debate Canada Foundation and McLeese Debate.
Speech & Debate Canada Foundation (“S&DCF”) and McLeese Debate were established by the McLeese family to bring debate and speech education to schools across Canada. If you are interested in bringing free debate coaching to your school, visit the link below.
