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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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Sports

December 30, 2025

John Chidley-Hill

Raptors bench players learning on the job as mid-season injuries take toll

TORONTO — The Toronto Raptors are a little banged up…

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National

December 30, 2025

Winter storms set to continue hammering parts of Ontario, Quebec

It’s gearing up to be another messy day on the…

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What's coming up next in Canadian politics? Here are five key stories to watch in 2026
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December 30, 2025

What’s coming up next in Canadian politics? Here are five key stories to watch in 2026

2026 is shaping up to be an action-packed year in…

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Courthouse canines help ease the tension, one tail wag at a time
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December 30, 2025

Courthouse canines help ease the tension, one tail wag at a time

Therapy dogs and their volunteer handlers from Just Paws are…

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After years on their back foot, here's why Democrats are feeling good about 2026
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December 30, 2025

After years on their back foot, here’s why Democrats are feeling good about 2026

For much of the last two years, the U.S. Democratic…

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Many Canadians are spending less time with friends. How can we build deeper connections?
Star

December 30, 2025

Many Canadians are spending less time with friends. How can we build deeper connections?

After tragedy struck their team, the Toronto Dingos turned to…

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Canada cruises past Denmark at men's world junior hockey championship
Star

December 30, 2025

Canada cruises past Denmark at men’s world junior hockey championship

Gavin McKenna scored a hat trick as Canada finally flexed…

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Sports

December 30, 2025

John Chidley-Hill

Jamal Shead’s career-best game lifts Raptors over Magic 107-106

TORONTO — Jamal Shead scored a career-high 19 points off…

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Justice, Ontario/Quebec, Politics

December 29, 2025

One person arrested after suspected arson at federal government building in Toronto

TORONTO — Toronto police say a fire that broke out…

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