We do a dumbed-down deep dive into Bill C-2, the "Strong Borders Act"... Ottawa’s latest attempt to turbocharge border security while sneaking in controversial surveillance powers! Join Mark Adam, your Head Dummy, as we break down Canada’s newest omnibus law and discuss why critics are calling it a “massive poison pill,” loaded with "snooping provisions" that could put your personal privacy at risk. From Carney's frantic legislative sprints to shocking warrantless access, we’ll reveal why this bill has both civil liberties champions and opposition leaders seeing red. Is this *really* about protecting Canadians, or about handing the keys to your digital life to the government? With expert insights, and a healthy dose of political satire, you’ll understand why Bill C-2 is stirring up outrage across party lines.. and why it deserves your attention BEFORE Parliament rushes it through.
Mark Adam, your Head Dummy, breaks down the week where Canadian politics officially went off the rails, featuring tariffs, tantrums, and questionable leadership choices. The Blue Jays are crushing the World Series, and President Trump is so angry about it (and some anti-tariff ads running during the game) that he terminated all trade negotiations with Canada. We discuss if Canada really just traded billions in commerce for a sports-fueled moral victory. Also in this episode: • Carney's 'Sacrifices': The Prime Minister warns young Canadians. • Poilievre & The Mountie Mess: Is he running a political party or starring in a low-budget legal drama? • Pivot to Beijing: Foreign Affairs Minister Anita Anand rebrands China as a "strategic partner" in a dramatic policy shift. • Auto Industry Angst: We discover who pays the price for corporate broken promises. • Alberta's Back-to-School Battle: 51,000 striking teachers are about to be ordered back to work by law.
Prime Minister Mark Carney faces off against Pierre Poilievre and the Conservatives in a showdown over the new federal budget, while Trump ignites a trade war with fresh tariffs, and Alberta’s “Queen of Canada,” Danielle Smith, tries to crush teachers with the Notwithstanding Clause. We break down every side with sharp wit, as much detail as we can muster, and a healthy dose of satire. Whether you care about housing, education, social justice, climate action, or just love seeing leaders squirm, this A49 episode is made for you. Plus: Blue Jays heartbreak, youth unemployment, and much more.
This week on Last Week Above the 49th, we dive into the top Canadian political stories; federal budget showdowns, Conservative Party chaos, Canada-U.S. trade wars, national unity, the cost of living crisis, and what Canada’s doing with its foreign aid. We break it all down with sharp satire and honest laughs. Discover why Canadians are feeling more “united” (or at least equally broke), how Parliament survived two no-confidence cliffhangers, and what MPs are REALLY whispering in those hallways.
Buckle up, folks! In this week’s episode of “Last Week Above the 49th” from Canadian Politics For Dummies (CP4D), Mark Adam... your Head Dummy... breaks down the last 2 weeks in Canadian politics like never before. Skewering the hottest issues with sharp satire, real analysis, and some much-needed comedy, this is must-watch Canadian news!
Canada just had one of the wildest political years in recent memory... recall campaigns, pipeline poker, Trump threatening CUSMA, and Mark Carney’s first year as PM. In this episode of Above the 49th, Head Dummy Mark Adam breaks down the chaos with a full 2025 Federal Leaders Report Card, plus five savage, funny segments on the biggest stories in Canadian politics. Today we cover: - Danielle Smith’s recall petition in Brooks–Medicine Hat and Alberta’s recall law - The high‑stakes Carney–Smith pipeline MOU and what it means for Alberta, Ottawa, climate and Indigenous rights - Trump vs CUSMA/USMCA: how we got from NAFTA to CUSMA, and what happens if Trump walks away now - 2025 party leader grades: Mark Carney, Pierre Poilievre, Don Davies, Elizabeth May, Yves‑François Blanchet - Canada’s viral Penthouse nightclub marquee and why a neon sign might be doing more for national unity than Parliament This is your Canadian politics fix: comedy, context, and receipts.
Canada just had an absolutely unhinged week in politics. Michael Ma crosses the floor, Mark Carney is accused of secretly plotting to tank the U.S. with bonds, and the premiers get their year‑end report cards. Welcome back to Above the 49th with Head Dummy Mark Adam.
Ever notice the people who know the LEAST about politics are often the MOST confident? That’s the Dunning-Kruger effect, and tonight we’re taking it on... in Canadian politics. From “being a liberal is a mental disorder” to “globalist takeover” comment-section warriors, we break down how this psychological bias turns ignorance into absolute certainty (particularly on the right and far-right), and why NONE of us are immune. In this special episode, we explain what the Dunning-Kruger effect actually is, how the famous “Mount Stupid” curve works, why some corners of conservative media are such fertile ground for overconfident nonsense, and how to spot (and avoid) becoming a walking Dunning-Kruger meme yourself. If you care about Canadian politics, critical thinking, and not getting owned by your loudest uncle at Christmas, this one’s for you.
The US just invaded Venezuela, the petrodollar system is collapsing, and Canada's oil economy might be in serious trouble. Let us explain what happened, why it matters, and what it means for every Canadian. We start things off with some well-deserved humour… a few older viral Canadian stories making the rounds online… before diving into the serious political and economic issues that matter.
