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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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Lost customs document forces Indian court to overturn 36-year-old ban on Salman Rushdie's The Satanic Verses
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November 17, 2024

Lost customs document forces Indian court to overturn 36-year-old ban on Salman Rushdie’s The Satanic Verses

An Indian court has overturned a 36-year-old order banning the…

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Prince William wants to put a smaller 'r' in Royal. What does that mean?
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November 17, 2024

Prince William wants to put a smaller ‘r’ in Royal. What does that mean?

As Prince William’s recent visit to South Africa wound down,…

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Ottawa to compensate Inuit in Nunavik for mass sled dog slaughter
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November 17, 2024

Ottawa to compensate Inuit in Nunavik for mass sled dog slaughter

Ottawa will offer financial compensation to Inuit in Nunavik for…

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Governments must rein in online gambling before it's too late, say public health experts
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November 17, 2024

Governments must rein in online gambling before it’s too late, say public health experts

As the gambling industry expands worldwide with the increasing popularity…

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Laurier advances to Vanier Cup after blowing out Bishop's in Uteck Bowl
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November 16, 2024

Laurier advances to Vanier Cup after blowing out Bishop’s in Uteck Bowl

The No. 2-ranked Laurier Golden Hawks advanced to the Vanier…

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IN PHOTOS | This week's most compelling Canadian images
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November 16, 2024

IN PHOTOS | This week’s most compelling Canadian images

From the long journey home for The Roaring Lion in…

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Chief electoral officer proposes legislative changes to crack down on deepfakes
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November 16, 2024

Chief electoral officer proposes legislative changes to crack down on deepfakes

Canada’s elections chief wants a ban on the misrepresentation of…

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Researchers diagnose 27 cases of scurvy in northern Sask. community
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November 16, 2024

Researchers diagnose 27 cases of scurvy in northern Sask. community

Doctors in northern Sask. discovered an unusual number of scurvy…

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TikTok content creators worry that Canadian office shutdown will lead to app ban
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November 16, 2024

TikTok content creators worry that Canadian office shutdown will lead to app ban

After the federal government ordered TikTok to close its Canadian…

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