Open Debate: An Endangered Canadian Pastime

Protesters demonstrate outside a Munk Debate featuring political strategist and filmmaker Steve Bannon and political commentator and author David Frum in Toronto on Nov. 2, 2018. The Canadian Press/Christopher Katsarov

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Canadians like a robust debate. It’s a healthy pastime reflected in our media and institutions, and spirited water cooler discussions (often about hockey) have long been part of work life.