Hart House Debates Comittee - About

Description

The agenda of the Debates Committee is to provide opportunities for debate and dialogue on the important issues of the day, through major events like formal debates, public lectures, community service projects, hosting tournaments, and sending a team to the World University Debating Championship tournament. Past topics include the limits of free speech in a pluralistic, democratic society, sharia law in Ontario, H1N1, Religion and Science, and debates among political candidates at the mayoral, provincial and federal level.

Past Speakers

• Author Christopher Hitchens
• Linguistics Professor Noam Chomsky 
• Former Ontario Premier Bob Rae
• Green Party Leader Elizabeth May
• Toronto Police Chief Bill Blair
• Israeli Ambassador Alan Baker
• Former Prime Minister John Turner
• Nobel Laureate Professor John Polanyi
• Author Linda McQuaig and more...

How to Get Involved

We always encourage new interest. If you would like more information or to get involved send an email with your contact information and questions to: hhdebatescommittee@gmail.com

Membership List - 2010-2011

Executive Members:

• Secretary for the Committee – Ben Peel
• Director of Operations – David Holysh
• Director of Communications - Abby Vaidyanathan
• Director of Outreach and Recruitment - Sam Greene
• Coordinator of Volunteering – Amy Jiang
• Treasurer – Liz Purrier

Chair

• Jim Phillips

Program Advisor

• Sam Saad

Facebook Page

https://www.facebook.com/pages/Hart-House-Debates-Committee/154949757917124