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Above The 49th

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Ever get lost in the labyrinth of Canadian politics and wonder if Parliament Hill is just Canada’s version of Hogwarts? Wish someone would explain a “tariff” without sending you into a three-hour Wikipedia coma? You’re in the right place. cp4d.substack.com

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Feb 10, 2026

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Who the Hell Is Jamil Jivani? 10.02.2026

First‑term Conservative MP Jamil Jivani just filmed himself announcing a DIY “trade mission” to Washington, DC… and somehow made it sound “counterintuitive” that a Conservative might work with a Liberal prime minister on a national crisis. So tonight on Above The 49th, we’re asking the obvious question: who the f* is this guy? Get full access to Canadian Politics For Dummies at cp4d.substack.com/s...

Above The 49th: Canada vs Trump at Davos 04.02.2026

Mark Carney just went to Davos, declared the old world order dead, got a standing ovation, and somehow made Canada look like the adult in the room… while Donald Trump was basically pitching himself Greenland like a timeshare. Get full access to Canadian Politics For Dummies at cp4d.substack.com/subscribe

26/01/30 Trump’s Global Chaos & Canada’s China Gamble 30.01.2026

Headlines, Greenland, Trump’s Western Hemisphere “shopping spree,” and Mark Carney’s China trip...In this episode:00:00 INTRO00:33 CANADIAN HEADLINES- a Winnipeg Jets prospect gets his NHL call-up mid‑haircut at a Winnipeg barbershop- WestJet executives personally test their own brutal legroom and still sign off on it- a stunt skier jumps the Rideau Canal so hard Parks Canada has to issue a “pleas...

26/01/09 Venezuela, Trump, and Canada's Precarious Position 09.01.2026

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. In thi...

25/12/29 Mount Stupid, The Far Right, and Canadian Politics: Dunning-Kruger In Action 30.12.2025

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...

25/12/17 Carney’s Bond Plot, Conservative Floor Chaos, & Premier Power Rankings 18.12.2025

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. Get full access to Canadian Politics For Dummies at cp4d.substack.com/subscribe

25/12/08 Recalls, Pipelines, & Political Report Cards 10.12.2025

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’...

25/11/24 Canada’s Budget, Palestine's Statehood, & Mark Carney’s Billion-Dollar Deals 25.11.2025

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! Get full access to Canadian Politics For Dummies at cp4d...

25/11/10 Canada's Budget Chaos: The Calm Before the Trade War Storm 11.11.2025

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 Parliam...

25/11/03 Carney’s Budget v Poilievre, Trump Tariffs, & Alberta Strike Chaos 04.11.2025

Canada’s wildest week in politics; deconstructed and roasted for progressive minds! 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 s...

25/10/27 Trade Wars, Teacher Strikes, and Canada's Week of Chaos 27.10.2025

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 trade...

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