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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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Human Interest, Ontario/Quebec

March 12, 2026

Kathryn Mannie

‘Right thing to do’: Ontario town begins renaming process for Prince Andrew Island

An Ontario township has taken its first official step toward…

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Justice, Ontario/Quebec, Social

March 12, 2026

39 overdoses reported in London, Ont., after suspect handed out substance: police

LONDON — Police in London, Ont., are investigating a surge…

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Justice, Ontario/Quebec

March 12, 2026

Vehicle sought in U.S. consulate shooting investigation found: Toronto police

TORONTO — Police say the suspect vehicle in the shooting…

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Sports

March 12, 2026

Varsho drives in three but Blue Jays lose 8-5 to Phillies in spring training

CLEARWATER — Toronto starter CJ Van Eyk gave up six…

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Oscars 2026: Who might win, who should win — and what to know ahead of your Oscars party
Star

March 12, 2026

Oscars 2026: Who might win, who should win — and what to know ahead of your Oscars party

Welcome to the most unpredictable Academy Awards in living memory.Sure,…

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Justice, Ontario/Quebec

March 12, 2026

Toronto police to increase presence in area of Al-Quds Day rally on Saturday

TORONTO — Toronto police say they’ll be increasing their presence…

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Ontario/Quebec

March 12, 2026

Three people charged after border officers find multiple forged passports: RCMP

FORT ERIE — Three people have been charged after federal…

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Justice, Ontario/Quebec

March 12, 2026

Man charged after three family members stabbed in Toronto home: police

TORONTO — Police say a man is facing charges after…

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N.S. developer ordered to remove 2 extra storeys he built without permission
Star

March 12, 2026

N.S. developer ordered to remove 2 extra storeys he built without permission

Halifax council has decided a developer must rip out a…

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