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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 Iran is using executions to crush dissent
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April 12, 2026

How Iran is using executions to crush dissent

Human rights groups say Iran is speeding up executions of…

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Sports

April 12, 2026

Joshua Clipperton

Panthers, Maple Leafs limping to finishing line of forgettable NHL season

TORONTO — Craig Berube stood behind a stunned and bitterly…

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There's a silver lining in the Iran war ceasefire for Canada's oil and gas industry
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April 12, 2026

There’s a silver lining in the Iran war ceasefire for Canada’s oil and gas industry

The Iran war appears to have ended (if it has…

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In a new CUSMA, should Canada offer the U.S. stronger energy rights?
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April 12, 2026

In a new CUSMA, should Canada offer the U.S. stronger energy rights?

With the future of free trade between Canada and the…

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A novelist was accused of using AI. Why the literary world is still grappling with guardrails
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April 12, 2026

A novelist was accused of using AI. Why the literary world is still grappling with guardrails

The recent cancelling of a horror novelist’s book demonstrates the…

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Who is Péter Magyar, Hungary's next prime minister?
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April 12, 2026

Who is Péter Magyar, Hungary’s next prime minister?

When Péter ​Magyar was a child, he taped a photo…

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Viktor Orbán spent 16 years building Hungary's 'illiberal' democracy. On Sunday, he may be voted out
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April 11, 2026

Viktor Orbán spent 16 years building Hungary’s ‘illiberal’ democracy. On Sunday, he may be voted out

Viktor Orbán has spent the last 16 years building an…

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Entertainment, Arts, Ontario/Quebec, Sports

April 11, 2026

Funeral held for Quebec baseball broadcaster Rodger Brulotte

SAINTE-THÉRÈSE — The funeral for longtime Quebec baseball commentator Rodger…

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Sports

April 11, 2026

Tim Wharnsby

Rookie Valenzuela making most of opportunity early on with Blue Jays

TORONTO — Toronto Blue Jays rookie Brandon Valenzuela has been…

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