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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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Game of inches: PWHL's Walter Cup playoffs have been a collection of close contests
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April 23, 2026

Game of inches: PWHL’s Walter Cup playoffs have been a collection of close contests

It’s really hard to score in the PWHL, and in…

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Stage is set for the PWHL's 1st all-Canadian Walter Cup final between Montreal, Ottawa
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April 23, 2026

Stage is set for the PWHL’s 1st all-Canadian Walter Cup final between Montreal, Ottawa

For the first time in PWHL history, a Canadian team…

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PWHL to add 9th team in Detroit ahead of next season
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April 23, 2026

PWHL to add 9th team in Detroit ahead of next season

The PWHL will add a ninth team in Detroit that…

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Sports

April 23, 2026

Canada to face Brazil with Billie Jean King Cup spot at stake

LONDON — Canada will face Brazil in November with its…

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Entertainment, Arts, Music, Ontario/Quebec

April 23, 2026

Rianna Lim

‘One of my joys’: Meet the Toronto subway musicians bringing rhythm to rush hour

TORONTO — Cellist Leo Zhang has performed for more people…

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Sports

April 23, 2026

Tim Wharnsby

Goalkeeper Gavran scores late, earns Toronto FC 3-3 draw against Philadelphia Union

TORONTO — Luka Gavran doesn’t remember scoring a goal as…

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B.C. mall owner, security company ordered to pay $1.8M to falsely arrested 18-year-old
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April 23, 2026

B.C. mall owner, security company ordered to pay $1.8M to falsely arrested 18-year-old

A B.C. Supreme Court judge has ordered the owner of…

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B.C. mall owner, security company ordered to pay $1.8M to falsely arrested 18-year-old
Star

April 23, 2026

B.C. mall owner, security company ordered to pay $1.8M to falsely arrested 18-year-old

A B.C. Supreme Court judge has ordered the owner of…

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B.C. mall owner, security company ordered to pay $1.8M to falsely arrested 18-year-old
Star

April 23, 2026

B.C. mall owner, security company ordered to pay $1.8M to falsely arrested 18-year-old

A B.C. Supreme Court judge has ordered the owner of…

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