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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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Carla Beck and Scott Moe face off in leaders debate | CBC News
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October 16, 2024

Carla Beck and Scott Moe face off in leaders debate | CBC News

NDP Leader Carla Beck and Saskatchewan Party Leader Scott Moe…

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Former special ops soldier says he faced 'retaliation' for reporting alleged killing of Afghan civilians | CBC News
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October 16, 2024

Former special ops soldier says he faced ‘retaliation’ for reporting alleged killing of Afghan civilians | CBC News

A former special forces soldier is suing the federal government,…

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A new bride at 18, she says he'd often force himself on her. It's not rape in India | CBC News
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October 16, 2024

A new bride at 18, she says he’d often force himself on her. It’s not rape in India | CBC News

Her wedding night at age 18 brings back painful memories…

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FIRST PERSON | I was surprised to find beauty in the aftermath of the Jasper fire | CBC News
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October 16, 2024

FIRST PERSON | I was surprised to find beauty in the aftermath of the Jasper fire | CBC News

Ted Bishop didn’t know what to expect when he returned…

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A pheasant hatchery, 10,000 old solar panels and a renewable energy dilemma | CBC News
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October 16, 2024

A pheasant hatchery, 10,000 old solar panels and a renewable energy dilemma | CBC News

Right now, Canada’s renewable energy infrastructure — both solar panels…

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Murder trial begins for U.S. tech consultant accused in death of Cash App founder Bob Lee | CBC News
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October 14, 2024

Murder trial begins for U.S. tech consultant accused in death of Cash App founder Bob Lee | CBC News

The murder trial of a tech consultant in the stabbing…

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Lilly Ledbetter, icon in the battle for U.S. equal pay, dead at 86 | CBC News
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October 14, 2024

Lilly Ledbetter, icon in the battle for U.S. equal pay, dead at 86 | CBC News

Lilly Ledbetter, an former Alabama factory manager whose lawsuit against…

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New lawsuits accuse Sean (Diddy) Combs of sexual assault of 6 people, including a minor | CBC News
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October 14, 2024

New lawsuits accuse Sean (Diddy) Combs of sexual assault of 6 people, including a minor | CBC News

A new wave of lawsuits filed Monday accuses Sean (Diddy)…

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Can Jupiter's ice-covered moon host life? After delay, NASA's finally sent spacecraft to Europa to find out | CBC News
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October 14, 2024

Can Jupiter’s ice-covered moon host life? After delay, NASA’s finally sent spacecraft to Europa to find out | CBC News

NASA finally launched a spacecraft from Florida on Monday onÂ…

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