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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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Canada still an 'open country' despite immigration cuts, says minister
Star

October 26, 2024

Canada still an ‘open country’ despite immigration cuts, says minister

Immigration minister Marc Miller says Canada is still “an open…

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Ottawa's immigration reduction plan doesn't go far enough, Alberta says
Star

October 25, 2024

Ottawa’s immigration reduction plan doesn’t go far enough, Alberta says

After the federal government said it would be making significant…

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Canadian Forces soldier calls sex 'consensual' as he testifies in his defence
Star

October 25, 2024

Canadian Forces soldier calls sex ‘consensual’ as he testifies in his defence

A Canadian Forces corporal on trial for sexual assault and…

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Foreign interference hearing closes with partisan jabs and policy points
Star

October 25, 2024

Foreign interference hearing closes with partisan jabs and policy points

Participants in a federal public inquiry are calling on Ottawa…

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Final B.C. election results won't be known until at least Sunday, could be as late as Monday
Star

October 24, 2024

Final B.C. election results won’t be known until at least Sunday, could be as late as Monday

The Surrey City Centre recount will be posted on Sunday…

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Biodiversity is a lot like Jenga, says Canadian artist behind COP16 installation
Star

October 24, 2024

Biodiversity is a lot like Jenga, says Canadian artist behind COP16 installation

Benjamin Von Wong is the artist behind Biodiversity Jenga, a…

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Edmonton public school support staff walk off the job, sending schools and parents scrambling
Star

October 24, 2024

Edmonton public school support staff walk off the job, sending schools and parents scrambling

As many as 3,200 Edmonton public school support employees did…

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Palestinian emergency workers pull out of northern Gaza, saying IDF targets its volunteers
Star

October 24, 2024

Palestinian emergency workers pull out of northern Gaza, saying IDF targets its volunteers

Palestinian Civil Defence announced Wednesday it will pull out of…

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India braces for impact of Dana, as officials aim to get hundreds of thousands away from storm
Star

October 24, 2024

India braces for impact of Dana, as officials aim to get hundreds of thousands away from storm

Indian authorities shut schools, evacuated hundreds of thousands of people…

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