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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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Stronach's lawyer accuses complainant of lying about memory lapses in sex assault trial
Star

February 20, 2026

Stronach’s lawyer accuses complainant of lying about memory lapses in sex assault trial

The lawyer for Frank Stronach accused one of the complainants…

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Ex-worker describes ‘war zone’ at Canadian mining site in Mexico before kidnapping of 10 employees
Star

February 20, 2026

Ex-worker describes ‘war zone’ at Canadian mining site in Mexico before kidnapping of 10 employees

The on-site management of a Canadian mining company in Mexico…

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Montreal is mentioned in the Epstein files hundreds of times. Here’s what we know
Star

February 20, 2026

Montreal is mentioned in the Epstein files hundreds of times. Here’s what we know

Located just a short flight away from one of his…

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Family of First Nation man killed in police shooting learned of SIU ruling online
Star

February 20, 2026

Family of First Nation man killed in police shooting learned of SIU ruling online

Nishnawbe Aski Nation (NAN) says the way Ontario’s Special Investigations…

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National, Politics, Social

February 20, 2026

David Baxter and Nono Shen

NDP leadership candidates pitch their rebuilding plans to voters in final debate

The NDP leadership candidates began the final official debate with…

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National, Ontario/Quebec

February 19, 2026

Paola Loriggio

Frank Stronach’s sexual assault trial hits hurdle as fourth complainant testifies

TORONTO — The trial of billionaire businessman Frank Stronach hit…

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Business, Economy, Environment, Labour

February 19, 2026

Ian Bickis

Ontario Teachers’ pension shifts climate strategy from emissions to investments

TORONTO — The Ontario Teachers’ Pension Plan Board says it’s…

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Business, Justice, Retail

February 19, 2026

Tara Deschamps

Ontario court recognizes U.S. bankruptcy proceedings for Eddie Bauer’s Canadian shops

TORONTO — An Ontario court has agreed to recognize a…

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Canadian Challenge mushers race in Saskatchewan’s biggest dog sled event
Star

February 19, 2026

Canadian Challenge mushers race in Saskatchewan’s biggest dog sled event

The Canadian Challenge is the biggest dog sled race in…

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