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The Canadian Student Debating Federation is pleased to welcome you to our website. Check out the calendar of upcoming debate events, information on the National Seminar, or browse our collection of debate resources.
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News
CSDF Strategic Plan
The CSDF recently conducted a Strategic Planning meeting which recommended a new direction for the organization. It is an exciting time for us as we begin to implement these changes, which include among other things a proposed rewrite of the Seminar Regulations. To learn more, visit our Strategic Planning Page.
Saskatchewan National Seminar
The 2012 National Seminar will be held in May in Regina, Saskatchewan. Check out the Seminar 2012 page for more information.
Junior and Senior National Championships
The 2012 National Championships, combining Junior and Senior divisions, will be held in Montreal, Quebec from April 25-30, 2012. More information is available at the Nationals 2012 page.
2011 National Seminar
The 2011 National Student Debating Seminar took place in Hay River, Northwest Territories from March 10 to March 13. The Seminar was a unique northern experience that included storytelling, northern music, Dene games, outdoor activities from dog-mushing to ice-fishing, and traditional Canadian winter sports, as well as lots of debating! Thanks to the hosts, Debate NWT.
2011 National Championships, Halifax
The 2011 Senior National Championships invitation and registration are now available. Please visit the 2011 Championships page for information.
Willis McLeese, 1913-2011
The CSDF board and membership would like to express our collective respect for and admiration of Mr. McLeese, our most valued patron and friend, who recently passed away at the age of 97. Willis was a giant within Canadian debate and worked until the end to promote this cause. He will be greatly missed. CSDF Founder Tom Lawson has shared his memories of Willis, which you can read at this page.
News items can be sent to webnews@csdf-fcde.ca. We also have a news archive in the Resources section.