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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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Trump claims there are only '2 genders.' Historians say that's never been true
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February 2, 2025

Trump claims there are only ‘2 genders.’ Historians say that’s never been true

The Trump administration’s ‘two gender’ policy is sparking fear and…

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As colleges slash programs, concern grows about less choice for students, and impact to workforce
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February 2, 2025

As colleges slash programs, concern grows about less choice for students, and impact to workforce

Many Ontario colleges have cut programs, put others under review…

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I am a proud African. Moving to Canada and being seen as Black was a culture shock
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February 2, 2025

I am a proud African. Moving to Canada and being seen as Black was a culture shock

Vuyo Ginindza has always felt pride in being Swati and…

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Elon Musk's speech in Germany raises concerns about his increased political meddling abroad
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February 2, 2025

Elon Musk’s speech in Germany raises concerns about his increased political meddling abroad

Elon Musk’s comments at a rally for Germany’s far-right AfD…

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Sports

February 2, 2025

Woll ensures Leafs escape Edmonton with gritty 4-3 win

EDMONTON — What looked like a game on cruise control…

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Sports

February 2, 2025

OHL roundup: Aitcheson plays OT hero as Colts clip IceDogs 7-6

BARRIE, Ont. — Kashawn Aitcheson’s second goal of the night,…

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Sports

February 2, 2025

Merilainen gets 3rd shutout of season as Senators beat Wild 6-0

OTTAWA, Ontario (AP) — Leevi Merilainen stopped 16 shots for…

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Sports

February 2, 2025

Leafs jump on Oilers early, hang on for 4-3 win

EDMONTON — Matthew Knies and Mitch Marner each had a…

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February 1, 2025

Turnbull, Gosling break through for Toronto Sceptres before international break

TORONTO — Toronto Sceptres captain Blayre Turnbull and her rookie…

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