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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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Amazon to close Quebec facilities, insists it's not because of new union
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January 22, 2025

Amazon to close Quebec facilities, insists it’s not because of new union

Amazon announced on Wednesday it will shutter its facilities in…

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Trump targets Canada's digital services tax with America First trade policy
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January 22, 2025

Trump targets Canada’s digital services tax with America First trade policy

One of U.S. President Donald Trump’s freshly signed executive orders…

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Member of Alberta coal mining committee feeling 'disgust and dismay' over new plan
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January 22, 2025

Member of Alberta coal mining committee feeling ‘disgust and dismay’ over new plan

A member of a five-person panel created by former energy…

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Woman who ran barefoot over 100 metres of Lego says it felt like a bad massage
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January 22, 2025

Woman who ran barefoot over 100 metres of Lego says it felt like a bad massage

Sprinting barefoot across 100 metres of Lego blocks feels kind…

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This northern Quebec business pulls out all the stops to recruit and retain foreign workers
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January 22, 2025

This northern Quebec business pulls out all the stops to recruit and retain foreign workers

For years, Chantiers Chibougamau in northern Quebec has been recruiting…

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The midnight book release is back, with readers flocking to events for Onyx Storm
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January 22, 2025

The midnight book release is back, with readers flocking to events for Onyx Storm

People packed into bookstores, bars and breweries on Monday night,…

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This man faced a $4K bill for truck reported stolen after police sent pickup notice during postal strike
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January 22, 2025

This man faced a $4K bill for truck reported stolen after police sent pickup notice during postal strike

David Miller says if he’d found out sooner that his…

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After 'burial features' detected on McIntosh residential school grounds, researchers help families get closure
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January 22, 2025

After ‘burial features’ detected on McIntosh residential school grounds, researchers help families get closure

Researchers say they detected over 100 “unmarked burial features” on…

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Man accused of orchestrating Edmonton arson, extortion scheme arrested in United Arab Emirates
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January 22, 2025

Man accused of orchestrating Edmonton arson, extortion scheme arrested in United Arab Emirates

The man accused of orchestrating a string of arsons connected…

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