Independence? Political control limits election debate [Video]

Editorial cartoon for Wednesday, Feb. 19, 2025

Graeme MacKay The Hamilton Spectator

The increasing control over political candidates’ public engagements in Ontario raises concerns about transparency and democracy, reflecting a shift toward meticulous message management at the cost of open debate.

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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.