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Stop calling Canada's latest big idea a sovereign wealth fund | About That

Stop calling Canada’s latest big idea a sovereign wealth fund | About That

Prime Minister Mark Carney introduced a sovereign wealth fund for Canada to bolster national projects, create jobs and grow taxpayer money — but it’s not a sovereign wealth fund in the traditional sense. Andrew Chang explains the stark differences between the Canada Strong Fund and other countries’ sovereign wealth funds, and what we know so far about how it will work.

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Vancouver is running out of water – and the solutions are wild

Vancouver is running out of water – and the solutions are wild

As Metro Vancouver’s population grows and its reliable snowpack shrinks, the race is on to secure the region’s water supply for the next century. But the solutions on the table are bolder than you might expect, ranging from tapping backup lakes to giant straws and massive dam expansions. CBC’s Johanna Wagstaffe investigates how the city plans to keep the taps running. Correction: This video was edited after it was first published to correct spelling errors in the names of two people.

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Jets, tanks and bears: The last time the G7 came to Alberta, it was in the shadow of 9/11
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January 13, 2025

Jets, tanks and bears: The last time the G7 came to Alberta, it was in the shadow of 9/11

Canada’s top security officials are ramping up planning in Kananaskis,…

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The Liberal leadership contenders' uphill battle
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January 13, 2025

The Liberal leadership contenders’ uphill battle

As the Liberal leadership race narrows, how well do Canadians…

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Space company of Amazon founder Jeff Bezos calls off debut launch of new rocket
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January 13, 2025

Space company of Amazon founder Jeff Bezos calls off debut launch of new rocket

Blue Origin called off the debut launch of its massive…

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Province seeks new operator for B.C. ski hill while suing previous resort owner over fire insurance claim
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January 13, 2025

Province seeks new operator for B.C. ski hill while suing previous resort owner over fire insurance claim

The Tabor Mountain ski hill near Prince George hasn’t reopened…

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These 3 immigrant success stories show the Canadian dream is still alive for some in Saskatchewan
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January 13, 2025

These 3 immigrant success stories show the Canadian dream is still alive for some in Saskatchewan

Saskatchewan has struggled compared to other provinces to retain newcomers…

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Ontario police commissioner defends beefed-up border security program
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January 13, 2025

Ontario police commissioner defends beefed-up border security program

Ontario’s top cop says a “surge” in border security outside…

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Men face growing pressure to use steroids as studies show increase in male body dysmorphia
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January 13, 2025

Men face growing pressure to use steroids as studies show increase in male body dysmorphia

Parents and experts are sounding the alarm about unregulated anabolic…

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A major Russian attack damaged some of Kyiv's most important cultural sites
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January 12, 2025

A major Russian attack damaged some of Kyiv’s most important cultural sites

Russia’s sweeping barrage of missiles and drones on Ukraine over…

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Carney pledges $2 billion for Ukraine, more sanctions on 4th anniversary of Russian invasion
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January 12, 2025

Carney pledges $2 billion for Ukraine, more sanctions on 4th anniversary of Russian invasion

Canada is donating an additional $2 billion of military equipment,…

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