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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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What happened in climate news in 2024? Take our quiz
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December 19, 2024

What happened in climate news in 2024? Take our quiz

In this week’s issue of our environmental newsletter: we give…

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Canada spent $14.5M fighting First Nations child advocate in court
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December 19, 2024

Canada spent $14.5M fighting First Nations child advocate in court

Federal governments both Conservative and Liberal spent at least $14.5…

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'President Elon Musk'? Billionaire, Trump help scuttle U.S. funding deal negotiated in Congress
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December 19, 2024

‘President Elon Musk’? Billionaire, Trump help scuttle U.S. funding deal negotiated in Congress

U.S. president-elect Donald Trump delivered a likely death blow to…

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Funeral held for Toronto police officer who died after a medical episode
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December 19, 2024

Funeral held for Toronto police officer who died after a medical episode

A Toronto police officer died while on the job Thursday…

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A Manitoban is losing his ability to move his muscles. A drug might prevent that, but the province won't pay
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December 19, 2024

A Manitoban is losing his ability to move his muscles. A drug might prevent that, but the province won’t pay

At the age of 29, Jeremy Bray can no longer…

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Gisèle Pelicot wanted us to know her name. These are the names of the men convicted in her rape
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December 19, 2024

Gisèle Pelicot wanted us to know her name. These are the names of the men convicted in her rape

WARNING: This article contains explicit details of sexual assaults and may…

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France's shocking mass rape trial is over. But will Gisèle Pelicot's case change rape culture?
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December 19, 2024

France’s shocking mass rape trial is over. But will Gisèle Pelicot’s case change rape culture?

WARNING: This article may affect those who have experienced​ ​​​sexual…

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Trump lauds tariffs as a powerful tool. Could they help cool the planet?
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December 19, 2024

Trump lauds tariffs as a powerful tool. Could they help cool the planet?

Tariffs are a hot topic these days. But could they…

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Out-of-office emails are getting a refresh — and helping employees set work-life boundaries
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December 19, 2024

Out-of-office emails are getting a refresh — and helping employees set work-life boundaries

Bold and sarcastic emails are sending a message that employees…

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