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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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Drugs like Ozempic could also curb addictions — but they might boost other health risks, study suggests
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January 21, 2025

Drugs like Ozempic could also curb addictions — but they might boost other health risks, study suggests

Ozempic was first approved to treat diabetes in Canada seven…

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A dog bite to my face almost ended my veterinary career, yet my passion for animals prevailed
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January 21, 2025

A dog bite to my face almost ended my veterinary career, yet my passion for animals prevailed

When a traumatic event threatened Karen Langtved’s career aspirations, the…

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Oilers star McDavid handed 3-game suspension for cross-check
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January 21, 2025

Oilers star McDavid handed 3-game suspension for cross-check

The NHL has suspended Edmonton Oilers superstar Connor McDavid for…

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Salmonella linked to recalled mini pastries may have infected nearly 1,600: PHAC
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January 21, 2025

Salmonella linked to recalled mini pastries may have infected nearly 1,600: PHAC

The Canadian Food Inspection Agency says the Sweet Cream brand…

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Elon Musk accused of making what appeared to be fascist salute at Trump inaugural event
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January 20, 2025

Elon Musk accused of making what appeared to be fascist salute at Trump inaugural event

Tesla and SpaceX CEO Elon Musk took the stage at…

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Guilbeault says it's 'deplorable' Trump will pull out of Paris Agreement as California burns
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January 20, 2025

Guilbeault says it’s ‘deplorable’ Trump will pull out of Paris Agreement as California burns

Canada’s Environment and Climate Change Minister Steven Guilbeault said the…

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Ottawa man testifies he received 'flurry' of punches in unprovoked attack by off-duty Windsor police officer
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January 20, 2025

Ottawa man testifies he received ‘flurry’ of punches in unprovoked attack by off-duty Windsor police officer

An Ottawa man testified Monday that he received “a flurry…

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At a friendly diner on the U.S. border, patrons react to Trump's inauguration
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January 20, 2025

At a friendly diner on the U.S. border, patrons react to Trump’s inauguration

Best Friends Family Diner sits at the intersection of New…

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No Trump tariffs for now, but Canadian businesses are preparing anyway
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January 20, 2025

No Trump tariffs for now, but Canadian businesses are preparing anyway

Canada might be spared from Donald Trump’s tariffs for now…

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