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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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1 year after acquittal in Hockey Canada sexual assault trial, Carter Hart could win Stanley Cup
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June 4, 2026

1 year after acquittal in Hockey Canada sexual assault trial, Carter Hart could win Stanley Cup

As the Vegas Golden Knights advance in the Stanley Cup…

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#TheMoment the biggest ever Canadian flag on a mountaintop was unfurled
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June 4, 2026

#TheMoment the biggest ever Canadian flag on a mountaintop was unfurled

Grouse Mountain’s Adam Rootman tells The National about the moment…

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An Ontario mayor interrupted a teen's Pride speech, saying: 'I'm not going to allow you to continue'
Star

June 3, 2026

An Ontario mayor interrupted a teen’s Pride speech, saying: ‘I’m not going to allow you to continue’

A video showing Cambridge Mayor Jan Liggett interrupting a teenager’s…

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Labour, Ontario/Quebec, Politics

June 3, 2026

Ontario civil servants to see ‘flexibility’ on work options during World Cup: government

TORONTO — Ontario’s incoming interim Treasury Board president says there…

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A woman died after wandering from home 12 times. N.B. seniors advocate says many 'saw it coming'
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June 3, 2026

A woman died after wandering from home 12 times. N.B. seniors advocate says many ‘saw it coming’

A woman with worsening dementia was left in a home…

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How Britain’s far right hijacked the murder of Henry Nowak
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June 3, 2026

How Britain’s far right hijacked the murder of Henry Nowak

The brutal murder of 18-year-old student Henry Nowak in southern…

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Business, Disaster, Ontario/Quebec, Transport

June 3, 2026

Maan Alhmidi

Missed signal led to near-collision of GO trains in Burlington, Ont.: TSB report

TORONTO — The Transportation Safety Board of Canada says a…

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Owners ordered to pay $100K in wages say they didn't know foreign workers were employed at their hotel
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June 3, 2026

Owners ordered to pay $100K in wages say they didn’t know foreign workers were employed at their hotel

The owners of a hotel chain who are appealing orders…

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Lifestyle, Sports

June 3, 2026

Gemma Karstens-Smith

Canadian striker Oluwaseyi grateful for journey that’s led to FIFA World Cup

CHARLOTTE — Even in tough moments, Tani Oluwaseyi remains thankful….

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