This House Believes Trump Benefits Canada • A Toronto Society Debate
This House Believes Trump Benefits Canada
An Oxford-style debate on power, trade, and the national interest from the Toronto Society for the Diffusion of Useful Knowledge.
The last few months since Donald Trump assumed the presidency have been some of the most dramatic in living memory.
President Trump's actions have brought into question long-standing assumptions about North American prosperity, the relationship between Canada and the U.S., and even the future of Canadian sovereignty. What does all this mean for our country?
On April 21st David Zhao and Eric Lombardi will debate the proposition: Trump Benefits Canada
The debate will be live-streamed on X. An exclusive dinner with the debaters will be held for patron ticket holders following the social hour.
This is the Toronto Society's inaugural debate. I hope that you will join us for the experiment.
Run of Show
Please arrive between 5:45pm and 6:30pm. There will be no entry before 5:45pm and we cannot promise we will be able to admit people after we begin.
5:45pm Doors Open
6:30pm Introduction
6:45pm Debate
Opening Statements
Rebuttals
Audience Questions
Closing Statements
8:00pm Social hour
9:30pm Close
Watch Parties
If you are planning on hosting a watch party reach out to ben@benparry.ca
The Toronto Society can help you promote and help cover snacks and drinks.
The livestream will be available on X and Youtube starting at 6:15pm Eastern
Toronto Society YouTube Account
The Mood
Toronto deserves the most welcoming, encouraging, spirited, and fun intellectual community in the world.
Our events are a place to come together to learn, make friends, and develop ideas. The space should make you feel energized, engaged, and most importantly at ease.
Come with a posture of openness and care and be ready to have a good time.
About the Toronto Society
The Toronto Society for the Diffusion of Useful Knowledge is building intellectual infrastructure for Toronto for the next 100 years.
Notice of Filming and Photography
The event will be live-streamed and broader documentation (photos, videos, audio) will occur. By joining, you consent to this recording and its publication.