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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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Alberta orders fatality inquiry into death of man at Edmonton emergency room
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January 15, 2026

Alberta orders fatality inquiry into death of man at Edmonton emergency room

The Alberta government has announced a judge-led fatality inquiry to…

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Business, Construction, Economy, Real Estate

January 15, 2026

Sammy Hudes

National home sales fell nearly 2% in 2025 but growth expected this year: CREA

The Canadian Real Estate Association expects national home sales to…

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Why a salary of $115K isn't enough to purchase a house in some parts of Canada
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January 15, 2026

Why a salary of $115K isn’t enough to purchase a house in some parts of Canada

Ron Butler says that when he started in the mortgage…

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Can Toronto, Montreal and Ottawa's LRTs withstand Canadian winters?
Star

January 15, 2026

Can Toronto, Montreal and Ottawa’s LRTs withstand Canadian winters?

When David St-Pierre saw the snow outside his window in…

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Health, Labour, Ontario/Quebec, Social

January 15, 2026

Cassidy McMackon

Mother says son was ‘savagely bitten’ at Toronto-area group home amid staff strike

TORONTO — The mother of a man living in a…

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Sports

January 15, 2026

Nigerian star forward Esther Okoronkwo extends contract with NSL’s AFC Toronto

TORONTO — AFC Toronto has extended the contract of Nigerian…

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Human Interest, Social, Sports

January 15, 2026

NFL Canada awards $75,000 to three Canadian youth football programs

NFL Canada has awarded $75,000 to three Canadian youth football…

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Sports

January 15, 2026

Mitch Marner set to face Maple Leafs for first time since bolting for Golden Knights

LAS VEGAS — Mitch Marner says he hasn’t given much…

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National, Ontario/Quebec

January 15, 2026

Rianna Lim

Schools closed, commuters facing delays as heavy snow blankets southern Ontario

Schools were closed and commuters faced severe delays on Thursday…

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