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Forced labor? How the U.S. found a brand new rationale for tariffs | About That

Forced labor? How the U.S. found a brand new rationale for tariffs | About That

The Trump administration is imposing new tariffs on more than 60 countries to penalize them for importing products that use forced labour. Andrew Chang explains how these ‘stealth tariffs’ may be a new way for the United States to merge a contested economic agenda with moral policy.

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Ontario spent $465M more on OSAP last year. 95% of that went to private career college students, docs show

Ontario spent $465M more on OSAP last year. 95% of that went to private career college students, docs show

When Ontario Premier Doug Ford’s government drastically cut student assistance grants earlier this year, it cited “unsustainable” costs, but new figures show nearly all of the recent growth was among career college students. Opposition critics say that points to a problem of the government’s own making, and the solution did not have to penalize students at universities and publicly funded colleges.

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Sports

June 7, 2026

Tim Wharnsby

Varland, Valenzuela among key contributors as Blue Jays climb standings with win

TORONTO — The Toronto Blue Jays celebrated their series win…

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National, Ontario/Quebec

June 7, 2026

Sandra Ezekwesili

Walk With Israel draws tens of thousands in Toronto amid tight security

TORONTO — Police were out in force to prevent clashes…

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Justice, Ontario/Quebec, Sports

June 7, 2026

Gregory Strong

‘Fists flying everywhere’: A look back at the U20 World Cup ruckus in Toronto in 2007

TORONTO — After interviewing players under a makeshift tent outside…

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Disaster, Justice, Ontario/Quebec

June 7, 2026

Three dead in collision of car, four motorcycles crash in Kawartha Lakes, Ont.

Provincial police say they are investigating after three people were…

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Agriculture, Business, Health, Prairies/BC

June 7, 2026

Jeremy Simes

‘Pick-up man’: Organizations work to address mental health of Canadian farmers

Josh Lehmann was a cowboy from Rosthern, a tiny town…

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A cruel prank shattered my brother's world. But our bond saw us through
Star

June 7, 2026

A cruel prank shattered my brother’s world. But our bond saw us through

Seeing her brother face taunts at school broke Musfirah Jamal’s…

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The FIFA World Cup is brought to you by Saudi oil. These fans and players want to stop it
Star

June 7, 2026

The FIFA World Cup is brought to you by Saudi oil. These fans and players want to stop it

Environmental advocates, doctors, and even players themselves demanding FIFA to…

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Sports

June 6, 2026

PWHL Hamilton signs Alina Muller, Nicole Gosling to three-year contracts

HAMILTON — Hamilton continued to add foundational players Saturday in…

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National, Ontario/Quebec, Politics

June 6, 2026

Thomas Laberge

Quebec Liberal Party pitches itself as sole federalist option

SHERBROOKE — Quebec Liberal Leader Charles Milliard is pitching his…

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