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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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Stars and producers of The Testaments feel the show's message is relevant 'because of Margaret's vision'
Star

April 8, 2026

Stars and producers of The Testaments feel the show’s message is relevant ‘because of Margaret’s vision’

The Testaments, an adaptation of Margaret Atwood’s book, is releasing…

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Sports

April 8, 2026

John Chidley-Hill

Banged up Toronto Raptors playing through the pain to close in on a playoff spot

TORONTO — Everyone on the Toronto Raptors is hurting, but…

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Despite ceasefire with Iran, Israel's aggressive new attacks on Beirut signal no relief for Lebanon
Star

April 8, 2026

Despite ceasefire with Iran, Israel’s aggressive new attacks on Beirut signal no relief for Lebanon

The announcement of a ceasefire between Iran and the United…

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Business, Justice, Ontario/Quebec

April 8, 2026

Kathryn Mannie

Toronto police credit ‘covert assets’ in arrest after shooting at Jewish-owned eatery

TORONTO — Toronto police say they have arrested and charged…

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Health, Labour, Ontario/Quebec

April 8, 2026

Allison Jones

Ontario to extend WSIB coverage in privately run retirement and group homes

TORONTO — Ontario is planning to extend workplace safety and…

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Judge gives 15-year sentence to woman who admitted selling Friends star Matthew Perry ketamine
Star

April 8, 2026

Judge gives 15-year sentence to woman who admitted selling Friends star Matthew Perry ketamine

A federal judge on Wednesday handed down a sentence of…

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Environment, Justice, Ontario/Quebec, Politics

April 8, 2026

Liam Casey

Environmental groups launch constitutional challenge over Ontario’s special economic zones

TORONTO — Several environmental groups have launched a constitutional challenge…

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Lifestyle, Sports

April 8, 2026

Gemma Karstens-Smith

FIFA releases plans for cross-Canada World Cup celebration tour

VANCOUVER — Plans have been unveiled for festivities across Canada…

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Ontario/Quebec

April 8, 2026

Students, staff offered support after report of person on fire at school: board

NORTH HURON, ONTARIO — School board officials say mental health…

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