The Eh Team: A Celebration of Canadianisms from Elbows Up to Zamboni
By (Author) Charles Demers
Greystone Books,Canada
Greystone Books,Canada
18th February 2026
Canada
General
Non Fiction
Cultural studies
Sociolinguistics
Hardback
192
Width 133mm, Height 190mm
A laugh-out-loud funny guide to how to talk, live, and feel like a Canadian-from CBC "The Debaters" fan-favorite and celebrated Canadian comedian, Charles 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 "toque," from "loonie" to "hoser," this witty and insightful book 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.
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 six 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 is a speechwriter (and joke-writer) for British Columbia Premier David Eby and 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.