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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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Justin Trudeau attends Taylor Swift show in Toronto with family members
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November 23, 2024

Justin Trudeau attends Taylor Swift show in Toronto with family members

Prime Minister Justin Trudeau was among the fans checking out…

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3 arrested as Montreal anti-NATO demonstration turns violent
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November 23, 2024

3 arrested as Montreal anti-NATO demonstration turns violent

Montreal police say at least three people were arrested after…

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Manitoba detects 1st confirmed case of recently identified mpox strain in Canada
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November 23, 2024

Manitoba detects 1st confirmed case of recently identified mpox strain in Canada

Manitoba has detected the first confirmed case of a recently…

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Scott Bessent, a former Soros money manager, is Donald Trump's pick to lead the U.S. Treasury
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November 23, 2024

Scott Bessent, a former Soros money manager, is Donald Trump’s pick to lead the U.S. Treasury

U.S. president-elect Donald Trump announced Friday that he’ll nominate former…

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Kendrick Lamar surprises fans with release of 1st album since 2022
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November 22, 2024

Kendrick Lamar surprises fans with release of 1st album since 2022

Kendrick Lamar gave music listeners an early holiday present Friday…

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An attempt to jump-start scoring: A deeper look at the PWHL's new 'no escape' rule
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November 22, 2024

An attempt to jump-start scoring: A deeper look at the PWHL’s new ‘no escape’ rule

The ‘no escape’ rule is one of several changes the…

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These rare and mysterious deepsea fish are washing up in California, and no one's sure why
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November 22, 2024

These rare and mysterious deepsea fish are washing up in California, and no one’s sure why

A 3.3-metre oarfish — an elusive deepsea creature shaped like…

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Michael Bublé announced as Junos 2025 host
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November 22, 2024

Michael Bublé announced as Junos 2025 host

Canadian crooner Michael Bublé has been announced as the host…

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Illegal magic mushroom chain FunGuyz closes all 30 Canadian locations
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November 22, 2024

Illegal magic mushroom chain FunGuyz closes all 30 Canadian locations

FunGuyz has closed all of its locations across Canada after…

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