Since 2017, John Batt has been the brain behind the popular instagram account @canada.gov.ca, curating stories from the more obscure side of Canadian history and culture. He has brought his one-man show to audiences in New Brunswick, Nova Scotia, Newfoundland, Ontario and Quebec. John has been profiled by the CBC, CTV and The Globe and Mail. Amongst his 77,000 followers are Canadian heavyweights like Anne Murray and Blue Rodeo's Greg Keelor. While born and raised in Fredericton, now living in the Laurentians, he describes his show as a cross between a Ted Talk and having a couple drinks with a friend. It's easier to think about what it's not: it's not a podcast, it's not stand-up comedy. It's canada.gov.ca.

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