We are the McGill Debating Union!
We are a club with a rich history whose alumni include successful poets and prime ministers such as Leonard Cohen (a former MDU president!) and Justin Trudeau. Moreover, we are the most competitively successful university debating organization in Canada and one of the best in North America. In the 2024–2025 year, McGill had the top breaking Canadian team at WUDC and only Canadian finalists at NAUDC, two former MDU alumni won CUDC, and a McGill debater formed half of the winning CP Nationals team.
The McGill Debating Union has a lot to offer all students at McGill University. Our Monday and Thursday meetings are designed to train all skill levels, from no debating experience to years of competitive debate success. Our training focuses on developing debating and public speaking skills, rhetorical style as well as logic and argumentation. We also hold seminars on various topical issues from contemporary art to financial regulation, to teach members how to better understand current events and controversial subjects. We accept new members all throughout the year, and we love welcoming new people!
If you are interested in joining our club, we encourage you to follow our Instagram page. To reach out to us, check out our Contact Us page!