COLLABORATORS
Our collaborators help us expand our capacity to deliver debate instruction in schools and, in many cases, serve as the very avenues through which we reach students and communities. Through many of these partnerships, we produce custom programs that meet people where they are and ensure debate education is accessible nationwide.
Key Collaborator
​The Canadian Student Debating Federation (CSDF) is the national umbrella for high school debate in Canada. It sponsors the annual National Seminar, oversees the Canadian National Team, and connects provincial organizations into a national community. In 2025, S&DCF stepped in to run the National Seminar, ensuring this cornerstone event continued and the CSDF’s legacy of supporting student debate endured through a challenging time.
Schulich Leaders
The Schulich Leaders Program is a prestigious scholarship initiative that supports Canada’s top STEM students through funding, mentorship, and leadership development. In collaboration with S&DCF, the Debate Bootcamp equips Schulich Scholars with the advocacy and critical thinking skills cultivated through debating.
Huron University
Huron University is a liberal arts institution at Western University dedicated to developing principled leaders. Its Nation Builder Program is a flagship enrichment initiative for high-potential students exploring what drives Canada’s prosperity, with S&DCF delivering weekend Debate Bootcamps to strengthen critical thinking and communication through debating.
Queen's Debating Union
The Queen’s Debating Union is one of Canada’s oldest and most active university debate societies. Since 2021, we have partnered to deliver free online debate sessions for high school students across Canada, giving them the chance to learn from and engage with experienced university debaters.
Canadian Parents for French
Canadian Parents for French is a national network that promotes French-language learning for youth. In January 2024, we partnered to deliver bilingual workshops preparing students for the annual Concours d’art oratoire, giving participants from across Canada tools to strengthen their public speaking skills.
Canadian University Society for Intercollegiate Debate
Founded in 1978, the Canadian University Society for Intercollegiate Debate (CUSID) is the national body representing university debating in Canada. CUSID supports tournaments nationwide and partners with us to expand programming, training, and access to skilled instructors.
Competitive Kids STEM
Competitive Kids STEM is a Canadian non-profit that creates programs to inspire youth in science, technology, engineering, and math. Since 2020, we have partnered to support students through initiatives like the Canadian Innovation Debate Contest, where we co-host and provide judges to ensure a high-quality experience.
Hart House Debating Club
The Hart House Debating Club, founded at the University of Toronto in 1919, is one of Canada’s oldest and most prestigious debate societies. HHDC partners with us to deliver training and mentorship, helping students build confidence while deepening their understanding of the skills and ideas they gain through debate.
Junior Achievement Canada
Junior Achievement Canada is a national organization that prepares young people to succeed in a global economy. In 2021, we partnered to launch Introduction to Public Speaking, an online course helping high school students strengthen communication skills and gain confidence for future leadership.