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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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This Sask. lab wants to give people weed gummies and get them behind the wheel — in a simulator
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December 10, 2024

This Sask. lab wants to give people weed gummies and get them behind the wheel — in a simulator

A research lab in Saskatoon wants to feed people weed…

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Should some rural ERs close permanently if better supports are in place?
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December 10, 2024

Should some rural ERs close permanently if better supports are in place?

Physicians who spoke to CBC wonder whether better supports —…

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Ontario man says 911 put him on hold 3 times as armed group broke into his home
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December 10, 2024

Ontario man says 911 put him on hold 3 times as armed group broke into his home

Theo Meadows says he and his daughter were held at…

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Some Gaza mothers forced to reuse diapers, sell jewelry to afford them
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December 10, 2024

Some Gaza mothers forced to reuse diapers, sell jewelry to afford them

As the war continues to ravage the Gaza Strip, basic…

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Poilievre's 'Santa Claus' quip trivialized Inuit presence in Arctic, says national Inuit leader
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December 10, 2024

Poilievre’s ‘Santa Claus’ quip trivialized Inuit presence in Arctic, says national Inuit leader

The leader of the national organization representing Inuit says the…

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Polygamist leader Samuel Bateman draws 50-year sentence for efforts to coerce women, girls into sex
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December 10, 2024

Polygamist leader Samuel Bateman draws 50-year sentence for efforts to coerce women, girls into sex

A polygamist religious leader who claimed more than 20 spiritual…

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This Canadian is the new world champion of spreadsheets, and he has the belt to prove it
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December 9, 2024

This Canadian is the new world champion of spreadsheets, and he has the belt to prove it

Michael Jarman, a Toronto financial modelling director, has become the…

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Chrystia Freeland to present her fall economic update on Dec. 16
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December 9, 2024

Chrystia Freeland to present her fall economic update on Dec. 16

Finance Minister Chrystia Freeland will table her much-anticipated fall economic…

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Who is Abu Mohammed al-Golani, the prominent Syrian rebel leader?
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December 9, 2024

Who is Abu Mohammed al-Golani, the prominent Syrian rebel leader?

Militant leader Abu Mohammed al-Golani and his insurgent force, Hayat…

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