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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's tariff plan still unknown to Canadian officials, with inauguration only hours away
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January 12, 2025

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January 12, 2025

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January 12, 2025

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January 12, 2025

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January 12, 2025

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January 12, 2025

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January 12, 2025

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January 12, 2025

Alberta Premier Danielle Smith visits Donald Trump at Mar-a-Lago

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Underweighted meat; Home Depot data debacle headed to court: CBC's Marketplace cheat sheet
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January 12, 2025

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