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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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Business, Justice, Ontario/Quebec, Retail

April 17, 2026

Kathryn Mannie

Seven charged in scheme that used AI tools to defraud Toronto-area stores: police

TORONTO — Police say they have charged seven people in…

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Business, Economy, National, Ontario/Quebec, Politics

April 17, 2026

Kathryn Mannie

Carney announces new summit in Toronto aimed at driving $1 trillion in investment

TORONTO — Prime Minister Mark Carney announced a new “Canada…

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Video of woman collapsing in ER waiting room played at Ontario inquest into her sepsis death
Star

April 17, 2026

Video of woman collapsing in ER waiting room played at Ontario inquest into her sepsis death

What to know about the inquest proceedings on FridayThe inquest…

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Sports

April 17, 2026

John Chidley-Hill

Playoffs give Raptors all-stars Brandon Ingram and Scottie Barnes a chance to shine

TORONTO — It’s time for Toronto Raptors all-stars Brandon Ingram…

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National

April 17, 2026

In the news today: Quebec premier meets Carney, Ontario medical residency

Here is a roundup of stories from The Canadian Press…

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3 men facing charges in extortion-related shooting of former Cricket Canada official's house
Star

April 17, 2026

3 men facing charges in extortion-related shooting of former Cricket Canada official’s house

Three men are facing charges in connection with two extortion-related…

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Threats, corruption and intimidation: Is the Bishnoi gang calling shots at Cricket Canada
Star

April 17, 2026

Threats, corruption and intimidation: Is the Bishnoi gang calling shots at Cricket Canada

The night was meant to be a celebration. Last July,…

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Disaster, Ontario/Quebec

April 17, 2026

Three people dead after transport trucks crash on northern Ontario highway

THUNDER BAY — Provincial police say three people have died…

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'Everything is under control' says premier as Quebec deals with spring flooding
Star

April 17, 2026

‘Everything is under control’ says premier as Quebec deals with spring flooding

Several municipalities in Quebec are grappling with floods, with many…

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