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Judy MacDonald (born 1964) is a Canadian writer and journalist.

In addition to her published books, she has been associated with the online magazine Rabble and news programs for CBC Television, including The National , counterSpin and Face Off . She has also been a backing vocalist on albums by The Hidden Cameras.

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