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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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As GST break approaches, small businesses prepare for a tax holiday headache
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June 18, 2022

As GST break approaches, small businesses prepare for a tax holiday headache

With the federal government’s GST holiday kicking in Saturday, small retailers…

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The GST/HST holiday begins Saturday — here's how it works
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June 18, 2022

The GST/HST holiday begins Saturday — here’s how it works

This Saturday marks the beginning of the Liberal government’s two-month…

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Northern stores 'absolutely not' hiking food costs when federal funding arrives, says CEO
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June 18, 2022

Northern stores ‘absolutely not’ hiking food costs when federal funding arrives, says CEO

During a shareholder meeting, North West Co. Inc.’s Dan McConnell…

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Climate change and a weak loonie are expected to push up your grocery bill next year
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June 18, 2022

Climate change and a weak loonie are expected to push up your grocery bill next year

An annual report on food prices in Canada is predicting…

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Trudeau says NDP turning its back on workers by stalling $250 rebate cheques
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June 18, 2022

Trudeau says NDP turning its back on workers by stalling $250 rebate cheques

Prime Minister Justin Trudeau says the NDP is turning its…

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Liberals, NDP pass bill to enact 2-month GST holiday in House of Commons
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June 18, 2022

Liberals, NDP pass bill to enact 2-month GST holiday in House of Commons

The House of Commons has passed legislation that will remove the federal…

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Liberals table a GST holiday bill with no mention of $250 rebate cheques
Star

June 18, 2022

Liberals table a GST holiday bill with no mention of $250 rebate cheques

The Liberal government has introduced a bill that would bring…

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Beef prices hit record high at the grocery store — and on the ranch too
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June 18, 2022

Beef prices hit record high at the grocery store — and on the ranch too

The cost of ground beef, steak and roasts has continued…

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Singh calls on Ottawa to extend $250 rebate to cover seniors, vulnerable Canadians
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June 18, 2022

Singh calls on Ottawa to extend $250 rebate to cover seniors, vulnerable Canadians

NDP Leader Jagmeet Singh is calling on the Liberal government…

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