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In Graeme MacKay's cartoon Alberta voters reject separating from Canada

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MacKay, G. (2026, October 25). In Graeme MacKay's cartoon Alberta voters reject separating from Canada. Toronto Star. https://www.thestar.com/opinion/editorial-cartoons/graeme-mackay-s-cartoon-depicts-alberta-voters-rejection-of-separating-from-canada/article_cf4ed50d-0f2b-4079-aa34-12697cbd15fa.html

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Toronto Star · collected 2026-10-25 · by Graeme MacKay

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On October 25, 2026, political cartoonist Graeme MacKay depicted Alberta voters rejecting separation from Canada, illustrating the results of a recent referendum. The cartoon, published in *The Star*, visually conveys the outcome where Albertans overwhelmingly voted to remain part of Canada rather than pursuing independence. This decision follows months of heated debate and campaigning on both sides of the issue within Alberta.

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