Everything begins with a single motion and a ticking clock. A motion is handed out. Thirty minutes go on the cloc k. No scripts. No research notes. No revisions. Four speakers must build and defend a complete case from scratch. This year, those four were 'Prime Minister' and first speaker Madinah Shaheen, second speaker Marcus Quintanilla, third speaker Arhaana Dubey, and 'The Whip' James Bradley. To understand how they won, you have to understand how debate works. 30 Minutes to Build a Case...

How do you lead a delegation through one of the most demanding business competitions in Canada and walk away with podium finishes across disciplines? For Pauline, JDCC 2026 was her first year answering that question as captain. Serving alongside Ann, she stepped into the role after competing as a delegate the year prior. The transition reshaped her understanding of what JDCC truly demands. As she put it, being captain meant being “part hype squad, part problem solver, part sleep-deprived...

This year’s JDC marked an important moment for JMSB. At the centre of it all was Ally Boucher, whose experience as coordinator proved to be more meaningful than she had anticipated.