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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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'Where are the houses?' Palestinian man says after returning to remnants of Rafah home
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January 21, 2025

‘Where are the houses?’ Palestinian man says after returning to remnants of Rafah home

While some Palestinians were able to dig up miscellaneous items…

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Guilbeault, cabinet's staunch environmentalist, backs Mark Carney as next Liberal leader
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January 21, 2025

Guilbeault, cabinet’s staunch environmentalist, backs Mark Carney as next Liberal leader

Former central banker Mark Carney picked up a handful of…

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Rapper A$AP Rocky declines plea deal at trial on charges he fired gun at former friend
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January 21, 2025

Rapper A$AP Rocky declines plea deal at trial on charges he fired gun at former friend

Jury selection for a trial against A$AP Rocky is scheduled…

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Nazi salute or 'moment of enthusiasm'? Elon Musk's gesture at Trump inauguration scrutinized
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January 21, 2025

Nazi salute or ‘moment of enthusiasm’? Elon Musk’s gesture at Trump inauguration scrutinized

Billionaire Elon Musk’s hand gesture while he spoke during a…

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Canada's immigration department cutting roughly 3,300 jobs over 3 years
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January 21, 2025

Canada’s immigration department cutting roughly 3,300 jobs over 3 years

Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) has announced plans to…

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Drugs like Ozempic could also curb addictions — but they might boost other health risks, study suggests
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January 21, 2025

Drugs like Ozempic could also curb addictions — but they might boost other health risks, study suggests

Ozempic was first approved to treat diabetes in Canada seven…

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A dog bite to my face almost ended my veterinary career, yet my passion for animals prevailed
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January 21, 2025

A dog bite to my face almost ended my veterinary career, yet my passion for animals prevailed

When a traumatic event threatened Karen Langtved’s career aspirations, the…

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Oilers star McDavid handed 3-game suspension for cross-check
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January 21, 2025

Oilers star McDavid handed 3-game suspension for cross-check

The NHL has suspended Edmonton Oilers superstar Connor McDavid for…

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Salmonella linked to recalled mini pastries may have infected nearly 1,600: PHAC
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January 21, 2025

Salmonella linked to recalled mini pastries may have infected nearly 1,600: PHAC

The Canadian Food Inspection Agency says the Sweet Cream brand…

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