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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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Pygmy hippo Moo Deng, the internet's favourite meatball, may soon get her own patent | CBC News
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September 19, 2024

Pygmy hippo Moo Deng, the internet’s favourite meatball, may soon get her own patent | CBC News

A pudgy and expressive baby pygmy hippo born at a…

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Former OceanGate employee tells Titan inquiry the company wanted to 'make dreams come true' | CBC News
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September 19, 2024

Former OceanGate employee tells Titan inquiry the company wanted to ‘make dreams come true’ | CBC News

A mission specialist for the company that owned the Titan…

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Pablo Rodriguez to sit as Independent while seeking Quebec Liberal leadership | CBC News
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September 19, 2024

Pablo Rodriguez to sit as Independent while seeking Quebec Liberal leadership | CBC News

Liberal MP Pablo Rodriguez announced his resignation from cabinet on…

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Dozens of women came forward with Harvey Weinstein allegations. A new accuser has led to a new charge | CBC News
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September 19, 2024

Dozens of women came forward with Harvey Weinstein allegations. A new accuser has led to a new charge | CBC News

Seven years after sexual assault and harassment allegations against Harvey…

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Senior civil servants at provincial, territorial level invited to seek top secret clearance | CBC News
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September 19, 2024

Senior civil servants at provincial, territorial level invited to seek top secret clearance | CBC News

Canada’s senior public servant has invited his provincial and territorial…

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Iran hacked Trump campaign, sought to interest Biden team, FBI says | CBC News
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September 19, 2024

Iran hacked Trump campaign, sought to interest Biden team, FBI says | CBC News

Iranian hackers sought to interest U.S. President Joe Biden’s campaign…

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The Sask. Party disclosed which of its candidates have DUI convictions. Does it matter to voters? | CBC News
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September 19, 2024

The Sask. Party disclosed which of its candidates have DUI convictions. Does it matter to voters? | CBC News

The Saskatchewan Party has released its full slate of 61…

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N.B. election campaign kicking off for Oct. 21 vote | CBC News
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September 19, 2024

N.B. election campaign kicking off for Oct. 21 vote | CBC News

Premier Blaine Higgs is expected to meet the lieutenant-governor to…

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The electricity sector has seen a major drop in GHG emissions. Oil and gas, not so much | CBC News
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September 19, 2024

The electricity sector has seen a major drop in GHG emissions. Oil and gas, not so much | CBC News

Canada’s greenhouse gas emissions dropped slightly last year, even as…

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