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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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Fake CBC ads have flooded X with sketchy headlines. We looked for the source
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January 25, 2025

Fake CBC ads have flooded X with sketchy headlines. We looked for the source

X users have been subjected to a flood of ads…

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NDP MP Angus calls for investigation into Elon Musk over potential election interference
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January 25, 2025

NDP MP Angus calls for investigation into Elon Musk over potential election interference

New Democrat MP Charlie Angus is calling on Elections Canada…

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J.D. Vance casts tie-breaking vote to secure Pete Hegseth's nomination as U.S. defence secretary
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January 25, 2025

J.D. Vance casts tie-breaking vote to secure Pete Hegseth’s nomination as U.S. defence secretary

Pete Hegseth narrowly secured enough votes on Friday to become…

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Inquest into B.C. woman's starvation death recommends better pay for front-line caregivers
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January 25, 2025

Inquest into B.C. woman’s starvation death recommends better pay for front-line caregivers

The jury in the Florence Girard coroner’s inquest has made…

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These artists are making free paintings and sketches of people's homes lost in the L.A. fires
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January 24, 2025

These artists are making free paintings and sketches of people’s homes lost in the L.A. fires

A Los Angeles woman is painting watercolour images for people…

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Chrystia Freeland says she's running against the 'Ottawa establishment' in Liberal leadership race
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January 24, 2025

Chrystia Freeland says she’s running against the ‘Ottawa establishment’ in Liberal leadership race

Liberal leadership hopeful Chrystia Freeland says her top rival Mark…

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Team Einarson reveals Scotties roster without Briane Harris
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January 24, 2025

Team Einarson reveals Scotties roster without Briane Harris

With less than a month to go until the Scotties…

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Canada calls for review of 'business relationship' with Amazon after Quebec closures
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January 24, 2025

Canada calls for review of ‘business relationship’ with Amazon after Quebec closures

François-Philippe Champagne, the federal industry minister, is calling for a…

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Ottawa lending $1B to cash-strapped Canada Post
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January 24, 2025

Ottawa lending $1B to cash-strapped Canada Post

The federal government will lend $1 billion to Canada Post…

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