Canadian-born actor Mike Myers appeared in Linkside video with Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney, who was recently anointed, and threw himself into the looming Canadian election by accepting the maple leaf flag and declaring his loyalty to his liberal leader.
Variety Report The two video pairings begin on Saturday, with former Canadian bank and former Bank of England boss Carney watching a hockey game with the Canadian team.
The 60-second spot for the incumbent liberal leader watches Myers, dressed in a “Never 51” jersey, walks around the frame to say hello to a man who didn't have an elected office in his life.
The “Never 51” Jibe was a direct rift over US President Donald Trump's comments that Canada will become the “51st state” of the United States.
“Mike Myers, what are you doing here?” says Carney, whose mock surprise wooden script is “. “I just thought I'd get up and check things out,” Myers replies.
“Do you live in America?” asks Kearney. “Yeah, but I'll always be Canadian,” the suburban Toronto-born comedian quickly rebuts.
After that, the carnies will be eligible Austin Powers and Shrek “How are Canadians Canadians?” he aces as the joke progresses.
Both campaign videos end with “up your elbows.”
The phrase is linked to Gordy Howe, a longtime Detroit Red Wings player born in Saskatchewan, a western province in western Canada.
Carney is expected to ask the governor to dissolve Congress on Sunday, marking the beginning of the federal election campaign.
