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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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How a British penguin got her waddle back, thanks to the Toronto Zoo
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December 9, 2024

How a British penguin got her waddle back, thanks to the Toronto Zoo

After a penguin in England lost her waddle, her caretakers…

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He thought his car's crash-prevention technology would make him safer. Now he no longer trusts it
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December 9, 2024

He thought his car’s crash-prevention technology would make him safer. Now he no longer trusts it

Last month, CBC News reported on a Quebec man who…

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As Canada Post strike drags on, frustration mounts over 'prohibitive' courier costs
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December 9, 2024

As Canada Post strike drags on, frustration mounts over ‘prohibitive’ courier costs

With the Canada Post strike now in its fourth week,…

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Juan Soto agrees to record $765 million US, 15-year contract with Mets: reports
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December 9, 2024

Juan Soto agrees to record $765 million US, 15-year contract with Mets: reports

Star outfielder Juan Soto and the New York Mets have…

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Alberta government cancels U.A.E. foreign worker recruitment trip
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December 9, 2024

Alberta government cancels U.A.E. foreign worker recruitment trip

The Alberta government has decided to cancel a foreign worker…

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1 in 7 ER visits could have been a doc visit; New Air Canada carry-on rules: CBC's Marketplace cheat sheet
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December 8, 2024

1 in 7 ER visits could have been a doc visit; New Air Canada carry-on rules: CBC’s Marketplace cheat sheet

CBC’s Marketplace rounds up the consumer and health news you…

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Why work-life balance still isn't working for women, especially moms
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December 8, 2024

Why work-life balance still isn’t working for women, especially moms

A new poll provides fresh numbers to illustrate what many…

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Microphones and rain buckets are being used to help detect landslides before they happen
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December 8, 2024

Microphones and rain buckets are being used to help detect landslides before they happen

Scientists say giving people hours, or even a few minutes,…

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Ruby slippers worn by Judy Garland in The Wizard of Oz auctioned for $28M US
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December 8, 2024

Ruby slippers worn by Judy Garland in The Wizard of Oz auctioned for $28M US

A pair of iconic ruby slippers that were worn by…

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