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Mon Dec 4 • 7:00pm • St. John the Evangelist
How Canada Works
With Peter Mansbridge
"Mansbridge was front and centre for so many historic events. His behind-the-scenes dispatches are fascinating, moving, and funny."
— Rick Mercer

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Mon Dec 4 • 7:00pm • St. John the Evangelist
How Canada Works
With Peter Mansbridge
Thu Dec 7 • 7:30pm • Chateau Laurier
The Road Years
With Rick Mercer
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