Presented by the Hart House Debates Committee and The Churchill Society for the Advancement of Parliamentary Democracy

2011 Churchill Debate Featuring Guest Speaker The Hon. Bob Rae

Details: U of T students will open the evening with a free formal debate on the resolution “ Be it resolved that support for democracy should be the foundation of Canadian foreign policy,” followed by an address on the state of Egypt by Liberal Foreign Affairs Critic and Member of Parliament, the Hon. Bob Rae, who has strong ties to debating at Hart House.

When: Thursday March 10, 2011, 7:30 pm

Where: Hart House Debates Room, 7 Hart House Circle, University of Toronto

Cost: Free to everyone

For more information, please contact: hhdebatescommittee@gmail.com, Or by phone, Hart House Senior Communications Officer Nicole Pointon 416.978.7585, or Hart House Debates Committee Semra Eylul Sevi 416.799.3368

About the Churchill Debate: Presented in association with the Churchill Society for the Advancement of Parliamentary Democracy, which seeks to advance learning and disseminate knowledge about parliamentary democracy.

About Hart House Debates: Since 1924, Hart House Formal Debates have been the premier forum of debate and discussion at the University of Toronto.  The Debates are led off by some ofthe best student debaters at the university and also provide opportunity for all in attendance to express their views.  The debates conclude with a prominent guest speaker, often newsmakers, journalists or academics, providing their perspective on the resolution.   The debates are often lively, always free, and open to the general public.