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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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Poilievre says Liberal leadership aspirants are 'just like Justin'
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January 8, 2025

Poilievre says Liberal leadership aspirants are ‘just like Justin’

From coining “Justinflation” to saying Justin Trudeau is “not worth…

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What will Canada's second Trudeau era leave behind?
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January 8, 2025

What will Canada’s second Trudeau era leave behind?

It is impossible in the present to know what history…

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RCMP asks Canadians to help FBI investigate New Orleans attack
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January 7, 2025

RCMP asks Canadians to help FBI investigate New Orleans attack

The Mounties are asking Canadians to come forward with any…

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Capital gains tax changes are in limbo. But the CRA is collecting new charges anyway
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January 7, 2025

Capital gains tax changes are in limbo. But the CRA is collecting new charges anyway

When Parliament was prorogued, all bills and motions that had…

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The wave of gang violence in Haiti killed thousands last year, UN says
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January 7, 2025

The wave of gang violence in Haiti killed thousands last year, UN says

More than 5,600 people were reported killed in Haiti last…

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Booing and blunts: WWE Raw on Netflix signals a cultural vibe shift
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January 7, 2025

Booing and blunts: WWE Raw on Netflix signals a cultural vibe shift

For the first time in more than 30 years, WWE’s…

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B.C. 'childbirth activist' charged with manslaughter in newborn's death
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January 7, 2025

B.C. ‘childbirth activist’ charged with manslaughter in newborn’s death

The charge against 77-year-old Gloria Lemay comes almost one year…

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Canada tells AFN it won't negotiate nationally on First Nations child welfare reform
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January 7, 2025

Canada tells AFN it won’t negotiate nationally on First Nations child welfare reform

Canada has told the Assembly of First Nations that Ottawa…

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Meta to end fact-checking program on Facebook, Instagram in U.S.
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January 7, 2025

Meta to end fact-checking program on Facebook, Instagram in U.S.

Meta is ending its fact-checking program in the U.S. and…

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