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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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Teen climber shatters record for youngest to conquer world's 14 highest peaks | CBC News
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October 14, 2024

Teen climber shatters record for youngest to conquer world’s 14 highest peaks | CBC News

A Sherpa teenager who became the youngest person to scale…

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Democracy is the path to sustainable growth, Nobel in economics winner says | CBC News
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October 14, 2024

Democracy is the path to sustainable growth, Nobel in economics winner says | CBC News

The Nobel memorial prize in economics has been awarded to…

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In major military exercise, China simulates sealing off Taiwan's ports | CBC News
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October 14, 2024

In major military exercise, China simulates sealing off Taiwan’s ports | CBC News

China employed a record 125 aircraft, as well as its…

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Uber started using 'algorithmic pricing' in Canada. Is that a good or bad thing? | CBC News
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October 14, 2024

Uber started using ‘algorithmic pricing’ in Canada. Is that a good or bad thing? | CBC News

Uber rolled out a new pay model this week in…

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Endangered turtles get some TLC from dedicated guardians in the Ottawa area | CBC News
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October 14, 2024

Endangered turtles get some TLC from dedicated guardians in the Ottawa area | CBC News

Turtles on Ottawa’s Petrie Island face a host of challenges…

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Public service union calls for investigation into return-to-office mandate | CBC News
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October 14, 2024

Public service union calls for investigation into return-to-office mandate | CBC News

Canada’s third largest federal public service labour union is calling…

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This Ontario resident wants more transit services to adopt the sunflower pin. But what does it mean? | CBC News
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October 14, 2024

This Ontario resident wants more transit services to adopt the sunflower pin. But what does it mean? | CBC News

Alim Nathoo has no problem telling people he’s on the…

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Why some travellers are falling out of love with Airbnb | CBC Radio
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October 14, 2024

Why some travellers are falling out of love with Airbnb | CBC Radio

At first, short-term rentals offered unique lodging and authentic experiences…

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Mike Bullard, Canadian comedian and broadcaster, dead at 67 | CBC News
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October 13, 2024

Mike Bullard, Canadian comedian and broadcaster, dead at 67 | CBC News

A longtime standup comedian, Mike Bullard hosted late-night TV talk…

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