Odette Debate Team

03/30/2019

Congratulations to Ben Stanley for receiving the First Year Achievement Award at the 2019 Odette Gala in recognition of his incredible work on the Odette Debate Team!

03/11/2019

Thanks Stanford Debate Society for hosting the Odette Debate Team at their tournament this weekend in California! Great job Odette 👍

03/04/2019

What an incredible weekend in NYC! With 6 wins and fantastic performances from all who competed, the Odette Debate Team made its mark at New York University. Congratulations to Adam, Ben, Blake, Connor, Elijah, Lucia, Mayar, Sophia, Tapas and Zena!

02/10/2019

Congratulations to the Odette Debate Team on a phenomenal tournament at Georgetown University!! Washington was a success 🇺🇲

01/07/2019

First debate practice of the semester is tonight at 7pm. Message for details, new students are welcome!

12/14/2018

Though intended to foster respect and diminish stereotypes, will changing a mascot make a difference? Should teams with decades of history and brand recognition attached to their names and logos be required to alter their identities?

A settlement agreement between the Human Rights Tribunal of Ontario and the City of Mississauga is being hailed today as a victory for First Nation...

12/13/2018

"The idea of 'ghosting' a job brings up questions of obligation and reciprocity." Are employees justified in leaving a job without notice, regardless of the circstances that lead to their resignation?

Economists say silent exits are on the rise.

12/04/2018

With 's economy in a fragile state, cutting oil production seems a crucial mandate to many, but this rare intervention in the province's carries risk and reduces autonomy. Should the government intervene in this case?

12/04/2018

may have had charitable intentions, but his pledge of $50M from Canada to has been perceived as ostentatious rather than virtuous. Was this a genuine act, or an irresponsible attempt to attract attention with tax dollars?

“This is amazing!” festival host Trevor Noah said as Trudeau’s tweet was shown on a big stadium screen.

12/02/2018

Should be illegal? Would a disclaimer on digitally altered photos prevent negative interpretation? Edited images may set unrealistic standards for appearance, but they are also key in marketing/advertising. Should this creative license be denied?

“Airbrushing of people in magazines and especially in advertisements shouldn’t be legal. Here I make my case for why I feel so strongly about this. Thanks for the space https://t.co/LFlDLaQQ3a”

12/01/2018

Congratulations to everyone who participated in the Fall 2018 Richard Peddie High School Debate Tournament! Academie Ste. Cecile was the top performing school and Massey Varisty Team 4 achieved a narrow victory in the final round. Thanks to all of the volunteers and Odette administrators who organized this event. More than 100 local students from and schools attended. Looking forward to our spring tournament!