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22 Minutes: NDP Convention Coverage From CBC's Peter Mansbridge Interrupted (VIDEO)

The Huffington Post Canada  |  By   |  Posted: 03/26/2012 6:10 pm Updated: 03/26/2012 6:20 pm

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22 Minutes interrupted Peter Mansbridge during his CBC broadcast from the NDP leadership convention in Toronto. (This Hour Has 22 Minutes)

The NDP convention in Toronto this weekend had more than it's fair share of comedic moments — a tragic rap performance, mangled speeches, an epic #votefail and some hilarious performances from "This Hour Has 22 Minutes" comedian Mark Critch.

PHOTOS: CONVENTION STYLE

One of the funniest moments came when Critch interrupted Peter Mansbridge's live broadcast from the convention floor to mock all seven candidates and suggest shots every time anyone mentioned Jack Layton.

Mansbridge's reaction? Priceless.

PHOTOS: THOMAS MULCAIR

Critch was also there to pour Orange Crush for eventual victor Thomas Mulcair, even if the day turned out to be more of an "Orange Crash."

If his convention performance was any indication, Mulcair, and his beard, will likely provide viewers with plenty more comedic moments in the months to come.

This Hour Has 22 Minutes airs Tuesdays at 8:30 pm on CBC TV. Catch more clips of the show on Facebook and Twitter.

PHOTOS: BEST SHOTS FROM THE CONVENTION


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PHOTOS: THOMAS MULCAIR


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  • Thomas Mulcair

    NDP Leader Thomas Mulcair comments on the federal budget in the Foyer of the House of Commons on Parliament Hill in Ottawa Thursday March 29, 2012. If there was any doubt that Thomas Mulcair's political universe revolves around Quebec, it was dispelled by his response to Thursday's federal budget. (THE CANADIAN PRESS/Adrian Wyld)

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    NDP Leader Thomas Mulcair addresses the Economic Club of Canada in Ottawa, Thursday April 5, 2012. (THE CANADIAN PRESS/Fred Chartrand)

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The NDP convention in Toronto this weekend had more than it's fair share of comedic moments — a tragic rap performance, mangled speeches, an epic #votefail and some hilar...
The NDP convention in Toronto this weekend had more than it's fair share of comedic moments — a tragic rap performance, mangled speeches, an epic #votefail and some hilar...
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SeanMartin
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03:32 PM on 03/27/2012
Fun, fun stuff!!
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Rusty Bucket
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03:27 PM on 03/27/2012
Probably this was the most interesting highlight to the NDP convention!
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12:26 PM on 03/27/2012
Did Peter call 9-1-1?
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Wait... what?
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01:05 PM on 03/27/2012
LOL - my thoughts exactly.
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Safe from zombies until my 2nd cup of coffee
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12:04 AM on 03/28/2012
Unlike Harper's assistants, Peter recognizes the 22 Minutes cast.
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01:48 AM on 03/27/2012
wow
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FloridaIndieProgressive
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07:19 PM on 03/26/2012
Funny stuff. I understand Peter was running out of material due to the computer glitch generated delays.
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Grant in Calgary
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06:54 PM on 03/26/2012
The only two things CBC does well, are hockey and humour.
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07:21 PM on 03/26/2012
I like their documentaries and investigative reports. Marketplace is particularly great at showing how Canadians get screwed by businesses.
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07:33 PM on 03/26/2012
You're both right!
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12:28 PM on 03/27/2012
Nobody - nobody - can do hockey like the CBC. They wrote the book.
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Grant in Calgary
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05:23 PM on 03/27/2012
Yeah . . . but it wouldn't it look neat with a red comet tail following the puck? What? They tried that? lol
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