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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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Amid the ex-prince Andrew scandal, scrutiny falls on daughters Beatrice and Eugenie
Star

March 22, 2026

Amid the ex-prince Andrew scandal, scrutiny falls on daughters Beatrice and Eugenie

As scandal has swirled around former prince Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor, there…

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At 90, David Suzuki says he has done everything he could to protect the Earth, but fears he has fallen short
Star

March 22, 2026

At 90, David Suzuki says he has done everything he could to protect the Earth, but fears he has fallen short

With ninety laps around the sun, David Suzuki reflects on…

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Sports

March 21, 2026

Hannah, Jared Schmidt capture silver medals in World Cup ski cross event

CRAIGLEITH — Ottawa siblings Hannah and Jared Schmidt captured silver…

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Robert Mueller, 9/11-era FBI chief who later probed alleged Trump-Russia ties, dead at 81
Star

March 21, 2026

Robert Mueller, 9/11-era FBI chief who later probed alleged Trump-Russia ties, dead at 81

Robert Mueller, the FBI director who transformed the premier law…

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Sports

March 21, 2026

Pittsburgh Pirates capture 8-3 exhibition victory over Toronto Blue Jays

BRADENTON — Oneil Cruz and Spencer Horwitz homered to lead…

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Why scientists are gluing microchips on butterflies
Star

March 21, 2026

Why scientists are gluing microchips on butterflies

Monarch butterflies are on their way back to Canada and…

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March 21, 2026

Kathryn Mannie

Canadians plan to sail to Gaza despite detention risks

Canadians are planning to sail to Gaza again as part…

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Thousands urged to evacuate as Hawaii flooding anticipated to cause widespread damage
Star

March 21, 2026

Thousands urged to evacuate as Hawaii flooding anticipated to cause widespread damage

As Hawaii endures its worst flooding in more than 20…

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K-pop sensation BTS ends 4-year hiatus with free comeback concert in Seoul
Star

March 21, 2026

K-pop sensation BTS ends 4-year hiatus with free comeback concert in Seoul

After a four-year break, K-pop supergroup BTS returned Saturday with…

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