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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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Couple on the hook for over $500K say 4-year-old Ontario home is a teardown, so they're suing the builder | CBC News
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August 1, 2023

Couple on the hook for over $500K say 4-year-old Ontario home is a teardown, so they’re suing the builder | CBC News

Their house is four years old, but a Fort Erie,…

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Are Canadian mortgage rates about to plummet? | About That
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August 1, 2023

Are Canadian mortgage rates about to plummet? | About That

13 hours agoNewsDuration 8:34The U.S. Federal Reserve slashed interest rates…

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The oilsands, the housing crisis next door and a new partnership to bring about change | CBC News
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August 1, 2023

The oilsands, the housing crisis next door and a new partnership to bring about change | CBC News

When you live without direct power and running water, everyday…

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How 'financialized' landlords may be contributing to rising rents in Canada | CBC News
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August 1, 2023

How ‘financialized’ landlords may be contributing to rising rents in Canada | CBC News

Khalil Alibi is facing his Goliath.Starlight Investments is Canada’s largest…

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Opening ceremony gets Canada Games off to energetic start in St. John's
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July 9, 2023

Opening ceremony gets Canada Games off to energetic start in St. John’s

ST. JOHN’S —  If the opening ceremony was any indication, the…

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Summer McIntosh wins 2nd gold in quest for 5 at swimming worlds, captures 200m IM
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July 9, 2023

Summer McIntosh wins 2nd gold in quest for 5 at swimming worlds, captures 200m IM

Canadian superstar Summer McIntosh is two for two in her…

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B.C. Supreme Court certifies Canada-wide class-action lawsuit against opioid makers
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June 28, 2023

B.C. Supreme Court certifies Canada-wide class-action lawsuit against opioid makers

British Columbia’s attorney general says the Supreme Court of Canada…

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From abstinence to 'grey-area drinking,' why alcohol habits aren't a black-and-white issue
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May 22, 2023

From abstinence to ‘grey-area drinking,’ why alcohol habits aren’t a black-and-white issue

The Current27:00How to help a loved one drink lessIt’s a…

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Should Canada put cancer warnings on alcohol? Doctor says we have a right to know the risks
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May 22, 2023

Should Canada put cancer warnings on alcohol? Doctor says we have a right to know the risks

As It Happens6:35Should Canada put cancer warnings on alcohol? Doctor…

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