Home Opinion Editorial Cartoon Editorial Cartoon Opinion | Graeme MacKay: Canadian shield Opinion Based on the author’s interpretations and judgments of facts, data and events MORE DETAILS CLOSE May 5, 2025 May 5, 2025 1 min read Save New subscriber benefit! Copied to clipboard Out of gifts for the month Unfortunately you've used all of your gifts this month. Your counter will reset on the first day of next month. Share this article paywall-free Email Copy Link Copy article link Email Graeme MacKay illustration By Graeme MacKaySpectator Editorial Cartoonist Graeme MacKay has been the Hamilton Spectator’s staff editorial cartoonist since 1997. Opinion articles are based on the author’s interpretations and judgments of facts, data and events. More details Graeme MacKay has been the Hamilton Spectator’s staff editorial cartoonist since 1997. Report an error Journalistic Standards About The Star Trending Federal Election Liberal candidate has ‘guarded optimism’ as Milton East—Halton Hills South riding flips 16 hrs ago Comments Gta Canadian woman breaks the tape at 48 to clock the fastest female time in º£½ÇÉçÇø¹ÙÍøMarathon 12 hrs ago Comments Business Canada is on the brink of a recession. Here’s what you can do right now to protect your finances 23 hrs ago Comments Canada Donald Trump tells Meet the Press its ‘highly unlikely’ for U.S. to use military force to annex Canada 1 hr ago Comments The Advocate His Ford F-150 downshifted on a highway — just after recall service. Then his real problems began 4 hrs ago Comments Leafs Maple Leafs star Mitch Marner missed practice Sunday. But he had a good excuse 47 mins ago Comments Quebec Quebec Conservative leader to seek vacant Arthabaska seat in eventual byelection 14 hrs ago Comments Canada These adults say their ADHD diagnoses were ‘life changing.’ But others are falling for ‘clickbaitish’ misinformation 4 hrs ago Comments More from The Star & partners Close Save asset to your list Please log in to use this feature Log In or Sign Up More Opinion Editorial Cartoon Opinion Graeme MacKay: Canadian shield 3 hrs ago Comments Readers’ Letters Opinion Time for the TDSB to cut from the top, not kill more student programs 3 hrs ago Comments Contributors Opinion In these chaotic and violent times let’s not forget the value of listening 3 hrs ago Comments Contributors Opinion What Canadians get wrong about the Hudson’s Bay Company and our collective history 4 hrs ago Comments Contributors Opinion Éric Blais: Will Mark Carney and the Liberal’s learn from their near-death experience? 4 hrs ago Comments Top Trending Star Graphics Canadian federal election results: Check out our live riding map and see how the vote changed from 2021 Federal Politics Federal election 2025: Mark Carney and the Liberals will form minority government Election Results Carleton live federal election results Gta Hells Angel, shot dead outside Mandarin restaurant, had ties to Caribbean, GTA and Quebec Federal Politics ‘It’s an unmitigated disaster’: Conservative insiders debate Pierre Poilievre’s future as leader after election defeat JOIN THE CONVERSATION To join the conversation set a first and last name in your user profile. Update Profile Conversations are opinions of our readers and are subject to the Community Guidelines. º£½ÇÉçÇø¹ÙÍøStar does not endorse these opinions. Sign in or register for free to join the Conversation Sign In Register FIRST UP Get our free morning newsletter Error! There was an error processing your request. There was a problem with the recaptcha. Please try again. Please enter a valid email address. Sign Up Yes, I'd also like to receive customized content suggestions and promotional messages from the Star. You may unsubscribe at any time. By signing up, you agree to our and . This site is protected by reCAPTCHA and the Google and apply. FIRST UP You're signed up! You'll start getting First Up in your inbox soon. Want more of the latest from the Star? Sign up for more at our newsletter page. You may unsubscribe at any time. By signing up, you agree to our and . This site is protected by reCAPTCHA and the Google and apply. EMAIL NEWS ALERTS When big news breaks, don’t miss it with our free alerts Error! There was an error processing your request. There was a problem with the recaptcha. Please try again. Please enter a valid email address. Sign Up Yes, I'd also like to receive customized content suggestions and promotional messages from the Star. You may unsubscribe at any time. By signing up, you agree to our and . This site is protected by reCAPTCHA and the Google and apply. EMAIL NEWS ALERTS You're signed up! You'll start getting news alerts in your inbox soon. Want more of the latest from the Star? Sign up for more at our newsletter page. You may unsubscribe at any time. By signing up, you agree to our and . This site is protected by reCAPTCHA and the Google and apply.
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