

The power of Mark Critch: Comedy, culture and Canada
Friday, January 30, 2026 11:05 AM to 11:45 AM · 40 min. (America/Toronto)
Confederation Ballroom (4th floor)
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Join acclaimed Canadian comedian, actor, and writer Mark Critch, in conversation with renowned broadcaster Tom Power, for an entertaining and incisive look at the intersection of politics, comedy, and CanCon. Set against the backdrop of US cultural influence in the era of Trump 2.0, Critch and Power will discuss the state of Canada’s media industry, current audience expectations, and why comedy may be our best defence for Canadian cultural sovereignty.





