I would like to argue that Canadian comedy is actually pretty funny, but more for the cult favorite / obscure stuff that pokes fun at our own culture, and usually in retrospect is it truly appreciated.
The Trailer Park Boys, SCTV and Kids in the Hall come to mind, but Kevin Spencer and Buzz (way more obscure) also poke serious fun at Canadian life. Corner Gas seemed to be targeted at conversative rural types who like their comedy spit-shine clean.
Anyone who doubts Canadian TV, I say truly check out the archives of the National Film Board of Canada, and you'll find gold in many different places.
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