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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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Trump says 25% tariff on most Canadian goods will take effect March 4
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January 12, 2025

Trump says 25% tariff on most Canadian goods will take effect March 4

U.S. President Donald Trump says he will end a month-long…

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Confused by Trump's many tariff threats? Here's what's going on
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January 12, 2025

Confused by Trump’s many tariff threats? Here’s what’s going on

Being confused by U.S. President Donald Trump’s tariff plans isn’t…

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This Ontario flagmaker says Canadian flag sales have doubled amid U.S. tensions
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January 12, 2025

This Ontario flagmaker says Canadian flag sales have doubled amid U.S. tensions

Flags Unlimited’s sales of Canadian flags have doubled from a…

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5 former prime ministers say fly the flag on Saturday to stand up to Trump
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January 12, 2025

5 former prime ministers say fly the flag on Saturday to stand up to Trump

All of the country’s living former prime ministers are asking…

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Canada's ambassador to France says Trump's sovereignty threats could violate international law
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January 12, 2025

Canada’s ambassador to France says Trump’s sovereignty threats could violate international law

Canada’s ambassador to France says he’s against U.S. President Donald…

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Washington's view on annexing Canada — This is a joke, right? Right?
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January 12, 2025

Washington’s view on annexing Canada — This is a joke, right? Right?

In normal times, a G7 and NATO leader accusing a…

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Trudeau, premiers urge shoppers to buy Canadian as country prepares for a trade war
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January 12, 2025

Trudeau, premiers urge shoppers to buy Canadian as country prepares for a trade war

Prime Minister Justin Trudeau and the country’s premiers met again…

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Trudeau government confronts another Trump era — in all its unsurprising unpredictability
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January 12, 2025

Trudeau government confronts another Trump era — in all its unsurprising unpredictability

When three of Justin Trudeau’s ministers came to the microphone set…

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Trump muses about slapping 25% tariffs on Canada Feb. 1
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January 12, 2025

Trump muses about slapping 25% tariffs on Canada Feb. 1

U.S. President Donald Trump suggested that he could still hit…

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