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		<title>Friday April 25, 2025</title>
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					<description><![CDATA[The Trump Factor in Canada&#8217;s Federal Election As Canada&#8217;s federal election draws to a close, Donald Trump, the President of the United States, has become an unexpected yet dominant figure in shaping the political discourse. His comments on tariffs, trade agreements, and even the audacious suggestion of Canada as the 51st state have stirred the ... <span class="more"><a class="more-link" href="https://mackaycartoons.net/2025/04/25/24116/">[Read more...]</a></span>]]></description>
		
		
		
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		<title>Thursday April 24, 2025</title>
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		<dc:creator><![CDATA[Graeme MacKay]]></dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Thu, 24 Apr 2025 05:00:33 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[Editorial Cartoon by Graeme MacKay, The Hamilton Spectator – Thursday April 24, 2025 As the NDP faces a potential decline in support, Jagmeet Singh&#8217;s leadership is under scrutiny, highlighting the party&#8217;s need for strategic realignment and renewed focus on core values. The NDP Faces a Crossroads Amidst Election Uncertainty As Canadians prepare to vote, the ... <span class="more"><a class="more-link" href="https://mackaycartoons.net/2025/04/24/thursday-april-24-2025/">[Read more...]</a></span>]]></description>
		
		
		
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		<title>Wednesday April 23, 2025</title>
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		<dc:creator><![CDATA[Graeme MacKay]]></dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Tue, 22 Apr 2025 22:36:32 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[Editorial Cartoon by Graeme MacKay, The Hamilton Spectator – Wednesday April 23, 2025 Canada&#8217;s Quiet Resolve in Strengthening Defence Amid Global Uncertainty In the ever-shifting landscape of global politics, where alliances are tested and national interests recalibrated, Canada finds itself at a pivotal juncture. Recent events and political shifts have underscored a growing realization among ... <span class="more"><a class="more-link" href="https://mackaycartoons.net/2025/04/22/24103/">[Read more...]</a></span>]]></description>
		
		
		
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		<dc:creator><![CDATA[Graeme MacKay]]></dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Tue, 22 Apr 2025 05:00:22 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[Editorial Cartoon by Graeme MacKay, The Hamilton Spectator – Tuesday April 22, 2025 Austerity on the Horizon As Canada approaches its 45th general election, a familiar narrative unfolds: political parties promising tax cuts while remaining vague about the inevitable spending cuts required to balance the books. With platforms that hint at financial prudence but fail ... <span class="more"><a class="more-link" href="https://mackaycartoons.net/2025/04/22/tuesday-april-22-2025/">[Read more...]</a></span>]]></description>
		
		
		
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		<title>Tricks, Treats, and the Quest for Clarity</title>
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		<dc:creator><![CDATA[Graeme MacKay]]></dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Sat, 19 Apr 2025 13:00:26 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[Saturday April 19, 2025 &#124; Newsletter 27 From the last seven days, we explore the illusions cast by political figures in their campaigns, the looming influence of external forces, and the urgent call for transparency as the election approaches. Monday April 14, 2025 &#124; Rerun of the week: PP’s Whack-a-mole (From Saturday May 4, 2024) ... <span class="more"><a class="more-link" href="https://mackaycartoons.net/2025/04/19/tricks-treats-and-the-quest-for-clarity/">[Read more...]</a></span>]]></description>
		
		
		
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