Election promises hint at austerity measures [Video]

Editorial cartoon for Tuesday, April 22, 2025

Graeme MacKay/The Hamilton Spectator

As Canadian political parties promise tax cuts without detailing spending cuts, voters face uncertainty about potential austerity measures post-election.

Today’s editorial cartoon animated by Graeme MacKay.

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Graeme MacKay

has been the Hamilton Spectator’s staff editorial cartoonist since 1997. He has been twice cited by the United Nations for excellence in satire, and has been recognized by the Association of Canadian Cartoonists with the George Townsend Award for best cartoon of the year.