The Eh Team: A Celebration of Canadianisms from Elbows Up to Poutine

"Funny, short snippets of Canadiana wrung through the hilariously encyclopedic mind of Charlie Demers--so good."--Ins Choi, creator of Kim's Convenience

A laugh-out-loud funny guide to how to talk, live, and feel like a Canadian--from CBC "The Debaters" fan-favourite and celebrated Canadian comedian, Charles "Charlie" Demers.

Oh, sorry! Did we bump into you there? Welcome to The Eh Team, the ultimate guide to the quirks, charm, and outright hilarity of the Canadian lexicon. This quirky and proudly patriotic book is your backstage pass to the words, phrases, and expressions that make Canada the Great White North. From "double-double" to "pencil crayons," from "Nanaimo bars" to "toque," The Eh Team reveals the unique language and culture that define life above the 49th parallel.

Whether you're a lifelong Canuck or just visiting for the poutine, The Eh Team will have you chuckling, nodding in recognition, and maybe even saying, "Give'r, eh!" With every turn of the page, you'll uncover the delightful ways Canadians express themselves, their love of the land, and their famously polite (but fiercely proud) spirit.

The Eh Team is more than just a book--it's a celebration of what it means to be unapologetically Canadian. So grab your toque, pour yourself a Caesar, and settle in for a fun, feel-good read that will have you embracing your inner Canuck like never before.

Author: Charles DeMers
Publisher: Greystone Books
Published: 11/04/2025
Pages: 208
Binding Type: Hardcover
Weight: 0.65lbs
Size: 7.60h x 5.40w x 0.70d
ISBN: 9781778403743

About the Author

Charles Demers is a stand-up comedian, author, playwright, speechwriter, and voice actor. With over sixty appearances as a writer-performer on CBC radio's The Debaters, he is a touring headliner whose first stand-up album Fatherland, from 604 Records, was nominated for the 2018 Juno for Best Comedy Album. He is the author of three plays and seven books, including the crime satire Property Values, which was optioned by Pioneer Pictures of Los Angeles and for which he co-wrote the screen adaptation. He is a former lecturer in Creative Writing at the University of British Columbia, and the editor-curator of Robin's Egg Books. He has opened for Sarah Silverman, Bob Odenkirk, and Marc Maron, also appearing as a featured guest on the latter's popular podcast WTF. He also provides the voice of "Poutine" on Will Arnett's patriotic superhero send-up Super Team Canada. Demers lives in East Vancouver with his wife, their two children, and a dog.