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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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Business, Economy, Politics

January 27, 2025

Economists expecting sixth straight — but more modest — rate cut from Bank of Canada

TORONTO — Economic forecasts suggest the Bank of Canada will…

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Can pickleball go corporate in Canada
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January 27, 2025

Can pickleball go corporate in Canada

As pickleball continues to grow in popularity, a U.S. company…

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Health, Lifestyle, Social

January 27, 2025

Don’t be afraid to prescribe exercise to elderly patients, fitness experts tell doctors

TORONTO — Bob Bursach has worked with professional athletes over…

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Sports

January 27, 2025

Cameron, McCarville, Skrlik return to Scotties Tournament of Hearts

The lineup for the Canadian women’s curling championship was completed…

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UN describes 'mass panic' in Goma as Rwanda-backed rebels claim control of key Congo city
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January 27, 2025

UN describes ‘mass panic’ in Goma as Rwanda-backed rebels claim control of key Congo city

The M23 rebels announced the capture of Goma in a…

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Sports

January 27, 2025

OHL roundup: Protas paces Spitfires to 5-2 win over Steelheads

WINDSOR, Ont. — Ilya Protas scored twice and added an…

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Sports

January 27, 2025

Senators showing signs of maturing under pressure

OTTAWA — The Ottawa Senators are learning to be comfortable…

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Defence, National, Politics

January 26, 2025

Foreign Affairs Minister Joly says Canadian released from detention in Afghanistan

OTTAWA — Foreign Affairs Minister Melanie Joly says Canadian David…

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Former Canadian soldier David Lavery 'safe' in Qatar after release from Afghanistan, Joly says
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January 26, 2025

Former Canadian soldier David Lavery ‘safe’ in Qatar after release from Afghanistan, Joly says

Foreign Affairs Minister Mélanie Joly says Canadian Armed Forces veteran…

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