Ah, the old adage: "When the U.S. sneezes, Canada catches pneumonia." It’s a saying that’s practically folklore, illustrating how closely our fortunes are tied to our big southern neighbour. Pierre Trudeau once famously said Canada was like a mouse sleeping beside an elephant—vulnerable to every twitch, sneeze, or roll of its bedmate. But in my latest cartoon, the stakes have risen. The elephant isn’t just sneezing; it’s bedridden with a MAGA infection. And the poor mouse? Well, the prognosis isn’t looking great.

It’s November—peak infection season—and the metaphor couldn’t be timelier. America’s internal struggles, now turbocharged by MAGA populism, are spilling over into Canada. Trump’s influence, rising Conservative enthusiasm for him, and a growing dissatisfaction with the status quo are all symptoms of our neighbour’s turmoil that could infect us too. And like the respiratory viruses spiking in Ontario, this imported strain might hit Canada harder due to our smaller size and heightened vulnerabilities.

Speaking of "snoozing," and in the spirit of not letting an online chat with someone who has decided to hibernate go to waste, here’s a gem from my Facebook feed.

"Snoozing this page among others, as I'm sick and tired of hearing his voice, seeing his face, and hearing Canadian media speak incessantly about this persimmon potentate."

To which I responded: I get it. The Trump media deluge can be overwhelming. But ignoring it won’t make it go away. Canadians can’t afford to snooze through this moment, given the challenges looming on our side of the border. Whether it’s economic upheaval, strained social systems, or adapting to live beside a climate-change denier, the fallout is very real. Sure, take a break for some cat videos—but beware the perils of pressing snooze for too long.

Take a look at the cartoon, share your thoughts, and let me know: is Canada the mouse who’ll roar, or just about to come down with a really really bad cold? Volume up on this please: