2025 Competitions Rulebook
Page and attachments last updated on July 3rd, 2025.
The Humanitarian Service link has been updated to reflect crowdfunding pages for every region. Toronto will follow a different process which begins with this link.
Social Media still requires an early submission link, however, students are encouraged to make their accounts for submission private. Students are invited to reference the updates guidelines for more information.
General note: The Debate format has been slightly modified to improve the flow and ensure a smoother experience. While it still follows the Parliamentary format, some adjustments have been made to enhance the overall structure.
National Competitions Materials
MIST Bowl National Topics
Topic 1: Contemporary Politics - The Divided Spectrum
Topic 2: Confronting Inequality in Health Access
Topic 3: Al-Aqsa: Past, Present, and Promise
Topic 4: Marginalized Muslims in Conflict Zones
Topic 5: The Environmental and Social Costs of Fast Fashion
Topic 6: Current Events
Knowledge Test (Books will stay the same for Nationals)
The Other Wes Moore: One Name, Two Fates by Wes Moore (Note: This book has themes of violence)
Palaces for the People: How Social Infrastructure Can Help Fight Inequality, Polarization, and the Decline of Civic Life by Eric Klinenberg
Builder of a Nation by Haifaa Younis.
When Hearing Becomes Listening - Mikaeel Ahmed Smith
Debate Topics
1. Universal Basic Income is a necessary response to job displacement caused by AI.
2. Tax resistance should be encouraged as a form of civil disobedience.
3. Consumer boycotts are an effective tool for political advocacy.
4. Non-violent criminal records should be expunged after a period of non-recidivism.
5. Public policy is better determined by expert panels than by popular vote.