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Prime Minister Mark Carney’s new tariff‑quota agreement with China is triggering strong pushback from Canada’s auto industry, which warns the deal could weaken the sector’s competitive footing at a critical moment. The agreement allows nearly 50,000 Chinese‑made electric vehicles to enter Canada each year at a sharply reduced tariff rate, far below the steep duties currently in place. Agricultural groups have welcomed the deal, noting that it restores access to China’s massive market for key Canadian exports such as canola and seafood. But auto‑sector leaders argue the benefits come at a steep cost. They fear the influx of low‑priced Chinese EVs could undercut domestic manufacturers, discourage future investment, and strain Canada’s relationship with the United States — a country taking a much harder line against Chinese electric vehicles. Ontario Premier Doug Ford and several industry associations have voiced concern that the agreement risks destabilizing the integrated North Ameri...
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U of T Professor Suspended Over Controversial Post Following Charlie Kirk Shooting

 

The University of Toronto’s media-relations office said the institution acted on its own immediately once it learned of the faculty member’s comments.


The University of Toronto has placed associate professor Ruth Marshall on leave after she made a contentious social media post in the wake of the fatal shooting of U.S. conservative activist Charlie Kirk.

Marshall, who teaches religious studies and political science, reportedly wrote on X (formerly Twitter) that “shooting is honestly too good for so many of you fascist c--ts”. The post appeared about an hour after President Donald Trump announced Kirk’s death, prompting swift backlash online, including condemnation from Ontario’s Minister of Colleges and Universities, Nolan Quinn, who called the rhetoric “violent” and contrary to the values of respectful debate.

In a statement, the university confirmed Marshall is “not on campus” while the matter is under review. Her faculty profile has since been removed from the school’s website. Marshall later claimed her comment was not directed at Kirk’s assassination but at “the vile and abject character of the person”.

Employment law experts note that such remarks can lead to termination if they breach workplace policies or cause reputational harm. The incident comes amid heightened scrutiny of educators’ online conduct following politically charged events.


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