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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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B.C. Realtor liable after buying house meant for client for himself, judge rules
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January 13, 2025

B.C. Realtor liable after buying house meant for client for himself, judge rules

A judge has ordered a B.C. Realtor to surrender the…

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Jets, tanks and bears: The last time the G7 came to Alberta, it was in the shadow of 9/11
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January 13, 2025

Jets, tanks and bears: The last time the G7 came to Alberta, it was in the shadow of 9/11

Canada’s top security officials are ramping up planning in Kananaskis,…

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The Liberal leadership contenders' uphill battle
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January 13, 2025

The Liberal leadership contenders’ uphill battle

As the Liberal leadership race narrows, how well do Canadians…

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Space company of Amazon founder Jeff Bezos calls off debut launch of new rocket
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January 13, 2025

Space company of Amazon founder Jeff Bezos calls off debut launch of new rocket

Blue Origin called off the debut launch of its massive…

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Province seeks new operator for B.C. ski hill while suing previous resort owner over fire insurance claim
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January 13, 2025

Province seeks new operator for B.C. ski hill while suing previous resort owner over fire insurance claim

The Tabor Mountain ski hill near Prince George hasn’t reopened…

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These 3 immigrant success stories show the Canadian dream is still alive for some in Saskatchewan
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January 13, 2025

These 3 immigrant success stories show the Canadian dream is still alive for some in Saskatchewan

Saskatchewan has struggled compared to other provinces to retain newcomers…

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Ontario police commissioner defends beefed-up border security program
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January 13, 2025

Ontario police commissioner defends beefed-up border security program

Ontario’s top cop says a “surge” in border security outside…

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Men face growing pressure to use steroids as studies show increase in male body dysmorphia
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January 13, 2025

Men face growing pressure to use steroids as studies show increase in male body dysmorphia

Parents and experts are sounding the alarm about unregulated anabolic…

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A major Russian attack damaged some of Kyiv's most important cultural sites
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January 12, 2025

A major Russian attack damaged some of Kyiv’s most important cultural sites

Russia’s sweeping barrage of missiles and drones on Ukraine over…

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