Lord Dorchester Cup 2026

The Carleton University Debate Society (CUDS) is pleased to invite you to the Lord Dorchester Cup 2026, to be held in person at Carleton University in Ottawa from February 28 – March 1, 2026.

Previously held in the Canadian Parliamentary (CP) format, this year’s tournament marks an exciting transition to BP, offering participants a fresh competitive experience to bring together institutions from across the country for a weekend of high-quality British Parliamentary debate. We look forward to welcoming debaters, judges, and volunteers to Ottawa for a competitive and enjoyable tournament.


Tournament Invitation:
https://docs.google.com/document/d/1I61a8nJyjXU7Hkwsvx_3zkqypaco_Dij1UP3lMu3E_Q/edit?usp=sharing

Registration Form: https://forms.gle/X6FYrzMh6SMvZH3g6

CAP: Matt Mauriello, John Washburn, Kira Waldhalm
TDs: Emma Nolan, Moosa Haroon, Annie Yang, Nitin Alagu
Saturday, Febuary 28th

Check-in: 8:00-8:30am
Briefings: 8:30-9:00am
Round 1: 9:15-11:30am
Round 2: 11:45-1:45pm
Lunch: 1:45-2:30 pm
Round 3: 2:30-5:00pm
Round 4: 5:00-7:00pm
Social: 8:00pm

Sunday, March 1st
Check-in: 8:00-9:00am
Round 5: 9:00-11:30am
Lunch: 11:30-12:15pm
Break Announcement: 12:25-12:30pm
Open Semis/Novice Finals: 12:30-2:00pm
Grand Final: 2:00-3:30pm
Closing Ceremony: 4:00pm

Stay Tuned for further updates!!

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