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Are Trump’s global tariffs illegal? | About That

Are Trump’s global tariffs illegal? | About That

Has Congress given the U.S. president the power to impose sweeping tariffs through the International Emergency Economic Powers Act? The Supreme Court will make a decision in a ruling that could restrain the Trump administration’s primary economic and foreign policy tool. Andrew Chang breaks down the central arguments for and against President Donald Trump’s use of the statute to impose worldwide tariffs — and explains why the justices don’t seem convinced.

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Could Canada join Eurovision?

Could Canada join Eurovision?

Government job cuts, more defence spending and … getting Canada into Eurovision? The budget promise has Europop fans excited, but CBC’s Abby Hughes explains why sending a Canadian to the campy song competition isn’t an easy feat.

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Business, Economy, National, Retail, Trade

February 5, 2025

Trade surplus with U.S. widened in December but down overall in 2024: StatCan

OTTAWA — Canada’s trade surplus with the U.S. widened in…

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Labour, Sports

February 5, 2025

CFL boosts salary cap to over $6.06 million in 2025

TORONTO — CFL teams will have more money to spend…

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Poilievre promises to hit fentanyl 'kingpins' with mandatory life sentences
Star

February 5, 2025

Poilievre promises to hit fentanyl ‘kingpins’ with mandatory life sentences

Conservative Leader Pierre Poilievre said Wednesday that, if elected, he…

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How do you talk to your kids about the use of medically-assisted death?
Star

February 5, 2025

How do you talk to your kids about the use of medically-assisted death?

One retired social worker says it’s important to have open,…

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Business, Politics, Sports

February 5, 2025

Scarcity behind the medals: Canada’s national sport organizations running deficits

The winner of a complete set of medals and Canada’s…

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Ontario/Quebec, Politics

February 5, 2025

Ontario election 2025: Where the party leaders are on Wednesday, Feb. 5

Here’s where the leaders of Ontario’s main political parties are…

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Justice, National, Politics, Social

February 5, 2025

New wrongful conviction review body could see hundreds of applications

OTTAWA — A new independent commission tasked by the federal…

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Climate disasters lead to billions in insurance losses. Could they trigger a financial crisis?
Star

February 5, 2025

Climate disasters lead to billions in insurance losses. Could they trigger a financial crisis?

In addition to causing widespread destruction, climate disasters are battering…

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Controversial comics Danger Cats to perform at Hamilton sports bar after comedy club cancels shows
Star

February 5, 2025

Controversial comics Danger Cats to perform at Hamilton sports bar after comedy club cancels shows

Hamilton’s Levity Comedy Club has cancelled this weekend’s two shows…

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