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Past Research Packages

Past Research Packages

These are research packages from the last 4 years that can be used for practise.

2025-2026

Topic 1 - THBT it is in the interests of North America to decrease free trade
Topic 2 - This house would require citizens to pass a political general knowledge test to vote
Topic 3 - This house would ban standardized testing in Canadian schools (e.g. Provincial Achievement Tests, Diploma Examinations, etc.)
Topic 4 - This house supports a “Housing First” approach to homelessness in major urban cities

2024 - 2025

Topic 1 - This House Would Make University Education Free
Topic 2 - THW increase defence spending in Canada to match the NATO Spending Target
JH Regionals/Provincial Topic - THS a Universal Basic Income
SH Regionals/Provincials Topic - THS a price cap on life-saving medications

2023 - 2024

SH Regionals/Provincials Topic - TH prefers a world where political discourse does not include discussions of any candidate's personal experiences or character

2022 - 2023

THW implement a pass/fail system in schools from Grades K to 10.

THW impose an impartiality agreement on news platforms.

THW require approval from local referenda for all major land development decisions (e.g stadiums, airport extensions, railways etc.).

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