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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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Nordic spas booming amid 'unlimited' consumer appetite for wellness
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December 27, 2024

Nordic spas booming amid ‘unlimited’ consumer appetite for wellness

A Canadian trend that started in Quebec has since spread…

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North Korean troops fighting in Russia against Ukraine suffering high causalities, Kyiv says
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December 27, 2024

North Korean troops fighting in Russia against Ukraine suffering high causalities, Kyiv says

Ukraine’s military intelligence said Ukrainian strikes near Novoivanovka inflicted heavy…

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Woman accusing Jay-Z, Sean (Diddy) Combs of rape can stay anonymous for now, judge says
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December 27, 2024

Woman accusing Jay-Z, Sean (Diddy) Combs of rape can stay anonymous for now, judge says

An Alabama woman who says she was raped by Jay-Z…

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Finland seizes tanker carrying Russian oil suspected of knocking out internet, power cables
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December 27, 2024

Finland seizes tanker carrying Russian oil suspected of knocking out internet, power cables

Finnish authorities on Thursday seized a ship carrying Russian oil…

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Mother and Baby Plush Toys recalled across Canada over choking hazard fears
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December 26, 2024

Mother and Baby Plush Toys recalled across Canada over choking hazard fears

Health Canada is asking Canadian families to check any stuffed…

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Summer McIntosh wins CP female athlete of year in overwhelming vote
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December 26, 2024

Summer McIntosh wins CP female athlete of year in overwhelming vote

No explanation required was the consensus among voters for The…

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Why Alberta Premier Danielle Smith agrees with Trump about border issues in trade spat
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December 26, 2024

Why Alberta Premier Danielle Smith agrees with Trump about border issues in trade spat

Alberta Premier Danielle Smith’s 2024 was a year of following…

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Syria's new rulers launch security crackdown as tensions brew
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December 26, 2024

Syria’s new rulers launch security crackdown as tensions brew

Syria’s new authorities on Thursday launched a security crackdown in…

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Teenage sensation Gavin McKenna scores as Canada shuts out Finland in world junior opener
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December 26, 2024

Teenage sensation Gavin McKenna scores as Canada shuts out Finland in world junior opener

Teenage sensation Gavin McKenna scored late in the first period…

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