Rick Mercer is without a doubt one of this country's most highly respected writers and actors. His knack for political and social satire has earned him over 25 Gemini Awards for his top-rated CBC series The Rick Mercer Report, Made in Canada, and This Hour has 22 Minutes. His CBC special Rick Mercer's Talking to Americans attracted 2.7 million viewers across Canada, making it the highest rated comedy special in the history of Canadian television. He is a #1 Toronto Star and Globe and Mail bestselling author, most recently publishing the memoir The Road Years: a memoir continued, a revealing and hilarious look at his personal life and unconventional rise to TV fame. His other books include Talking to Canadians: a memoir, as well as Rick Mercer Final Report, Streeters, Rick Mercer Report: The Book, and A Nation Worth Ranting About. Rick was recently honoured with the Governor General's Lifetime Achievement Award, as well as the Stephen Leacock Medal for Humour. As someone who understands what amuses, delights, and occasionally enrages Canadians about our politicians, our media, and our neighbour to the south, Rick has made his mark on Canadian culture and helped to define what it means to be Canadian. Ladies and Gentlemen, please welcome Rick Mercer!