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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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Bishop won't apologize for asking Donald Trump to have mercy on immigrants, trans Americans
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January 23, 2025

Bishop won’t apologize for asking Donald Trump to have mercy on immigrants, trans Americans

A bishop who pleaded with U.S. president Donald Trump to…

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How the leaders' debate affects the rest of the Ontario election campaign
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January 23, 2025

How the leaders’ debate affects the rest of the Ontario election campaign

Ontario PC Leader Doug Ford’s campaign slogan is “Protect Ontario,”…

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With 10 days to go, here's what's on the line for Ontario leaders in tonight's final debate
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January 23, 2025

With 10 days to go, here’s what’s on the line for Ontario leaders in tonight’s final debate

With polls suggesting Progressive Conservative Leader Doug Ford commands a strong…

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Opposition warns Ford comments push boundaries of 'caretaker convention' during Ontario election
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January 23, 2025

Opposition warns Ford comments push boundaries of ‘caretaker convention’ during Ontario election

Doug Ford says he will remain on duty as premier,…

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Why calling an election now helps Doug Ford and his Ontario PCs
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January 23, 2025

Why calling an election now helps Doug Ford and his Ontario PCs

While Premier Doug Ford insists that U.S. President Donald Trump’s…

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Doug Ford planning to call Ontario election next Wednesday: source
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January 23, 2025

Doug Ford planning to call Ontario election next Wednesday: source

Premier Doug Ford is planning to call a provincial election…

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How Doug Ford won his 3rd straight Ontario election
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January 23, 2025

How Doug Ford won his 3rd straight Ontario election

Doug Ford and his Progressive Conservatives’ victory in Thursday’s Ontario…

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Ford's PCs look for historic Ontario election win while NDP, Liberals appear locked in battle for 2nd
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January 23, 2025

Ford’s PCs look for historic Ontario election win while NDP, Liberals appear locked in battle for 2nd

Riding to watch: Hamilton CentreIn case you’re just joining us…

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Ford says he wants to be premier 'forever' on eve of Ontario snap election
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January 23, 2025

Ford says he wants to be premier ‘forever’ on eve of Ontario snap election

Ontario’s political party leaders made their final pitches to voters…

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