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Nothing Says Democracy Like Canadian Maple Syrup and Belgian Waffles

By Matt Hennessey | Comment & Analysis

From breakfast tables to international trade summits, breakfast foods carry unexpected political weight. Nothing says democracy like Canadian maple syrup and Belgian waffles, writes @MattHennessey in a reflection on the comforting geometry of morning menus and constitutional harmony.

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