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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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More vegan Nutrabolics bars recalled over undeclared milk | CBC News
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September 21, 2024

More vegan Nutrabolics bars recalled over undeclared milk | CBC News

The notice says the recall includes the frosted blueberry cobbler,…

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Trump rejects Harris challenge for 2nd U.S. presidential debate before Nov. 5 election | CBC News
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September 21, 2024

Trump rejects Harris challenge for 2nd U.S. presidential debate before Nov. 5 election | CBC News

Donald Trump stuck to his previous position that there would…

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Man charged in connection with Montreal-area mosque altercation that left 3 injured | CBC News
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September 21, 2024

Man charged in connection with Montreal-area mosque altercation that left 3 injured | CBC News

A 24-year-old man has been charged with possession of a…

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B.C. minister 'absolutely disgusted' by officers' alleged chats revealed in internal probe | CBC News
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September 21, 2024

B.C. minister ‘absolutely disgusted’ by officers’ alleged chats revealed in internal probe | CBC News

B.C.’s public safety minister has condemned the alleged conduct of…

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India claims to have 'human trafficking' evidence that links Canadian colleges
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September 21, 2024

India claims to have ‘human trafficking’ evidence that links Canadian colleges

Indian law enforcement agencies say they are investigating alleged links…

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2 men found guilty in human smuggling trial after family died near Manitoba-U.S. border
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September 21, 2024

2 men found guilty in human smuggling trial after family died near Manitoba-U.S. border

A Minnesota jury deliberated for less than 90 minutes Friday…

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MPs to probe how human smuggler obtained new passport while barred from having one
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September 21, 2024

MPs to probe how human smuggler obtained new passport while barred from having one

A House of Commons committee voted Thursday to probe how…

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This New York farmer is overwhelmed by illegal crossings from Canada, caught on camera | CBC News
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September 21, 2024

This New York farmer is overwhelmed by illegal crossings from Canada, caught on camera | CBC News

The outline of a liquor bottle is carved into boards…

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Forever chemicals are everywhere. Researchers say these burnt wood chips could help change that | CBC News
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September 21, 2024

Forever chemicals are everywhere. Researchers say these burnt wood chips could help change that | CBC News

Scientists at UBC are trying to take the ‘forever’ out…

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