My Internship in Canada

My Internship in Canada

2015 · 108 min · ★ 6.3 · Comedy

Guibord is an independent Member of Parliament who represents Prescott-Makadewà-Rapides-aux Outardes, a vast county in Northern Quebec. As the entire country watches, Guibord unwillingly finds himself in the awkward position of holding the decisive vote to determine whether Canada will go to war. Accompanied by his wife, his daughter and an idealistic intern from Haiti named Sovereign, Guibord travels across his district in order to consult his constituents. While groups of lobbyists get involved in a debate that spins out of control, the MP will have to face his own conscience. 'My Internship in Canada' is a biting political satire in which politicians, citizens and lobbyists go head-to-head tearing democracy to shreds. Film starring Suzanne Clément, Patrick Huard and Mardy Men

Directed by Philippe Falardeau · Written by Philippe Falardeau

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Patrick Huard Steve Guibord
Irdens Exantus Souverain Pascal
Clémence Dufresne-Deslières Lune
Sonia Cordeau Stéphanie Caron-Lavallée
Paul Doucet Premier ministre
Jules Philip Maire
Robin Aubert Rodrigue
Micheline Lanctôt Mairesse de St-Philémon
Suzanne Clément Suzanne
Dangelo Néard Optimiste
Ellen David Allison
Alexis Martin Conseiller du Premier ministre

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