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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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Sports

February 5, 2025

Nylander nets hat trick as Leafs douse Flames 6-3

CALGARY — Calgary-born William Nylander notched his second career hat…

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Sports

February 5, 2025

Youth Movement: Raptors rookies playing critical minutes in close games

TORONTO — In the final minutes of a close game…

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International, Sports

February 5, 2025

US national anthem booed before NBA, NHL games in Canada despite tariff pause

TORONTO (AP) — Fans booed the American national anthem before…

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Sports

February 5, 2025

Karl-Anthony Towns’s double-double helps Knicks fend off Raptors 121-115

TORONTO — Karl-Anthony Towns had a double-double and the New…

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Sports

February 5, 2025

OHL roundup: Woolley nets winner as Knights edge Rangers 5-3

LONDON, Ont. — Jared Woolley’s goal with just under nine…

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Sports

February 5, 2025

Three-time Cy Young winner Scherzer finalizes 1-year deal with Blue Jays

TORONTO (AP) — Three-time Cy Young Award winner Max Scherzer…

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International, Sports

February 5, 2025

U.S. national anthem booed before NBA game in Toronto despite tariff pause

TORONTO (AP) — A few fans booed the American national…

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Business, Economy, National, Politics

February 4, 2025

Opposition parties call for Parliament’s return after Trump hits pause on tariffs

OTTAWA — Opposition parties say the Liberals must recall Parliament…

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'I have a right to be here,' says Cree woman living in U.S. under Jay Treaty
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February 4, 2025

‘I have a right to be here,’ says Cree woman living in U.S. under Jay Treaty

As concerns about U.S. immigration issues ramp up with Trump’s…

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