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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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Is the stock market in an AI bubble?
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January 11, 2025

Is the stock market in an AI bubble?

Stock markets surged again this week, reaching new all-time highs….

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Norovirus outbreaks are surging — here’s what you need to know
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January 11, 2025

Norovirus outbreaks are surging — here’s what you need to know

Norovirus outbreaks have been surging in several provinces and the…

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Vancouver strip club marquee cited as hate speech on X
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January 11, 2025

Vancouver strip club marquee cited as hate speech on X

Known for its cheeky marquee signs, The Penthouse’s latest quip…

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Trump says U.S. doesn't need Canadian cars, lumber or dairy. Consumers may not agree
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January 11, 2025

Trump says U.S. doesn’t need Canadian cars, lumber or dairy. Consumers may not agree

Earlier this week, U.S. president-elect Donald Trump said his country…

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Christy Clark says she would scrap the carbon tax — if she runs for, and wins, the Liberal leadership
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January 10, 2025

Christy Clark says she would scrap the carbon tax — if she runs for, and wins, the Liberal leadership

Former B.C. premier Christy Clark — who is considering running…

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Residents want answers after fuel leak shuts down a Tim Hortons in New Brunswick
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January 10, 2025

Residents want answers after fuel leak shuts down a Tim Hortons in New Brunswick

Five large pump trucks idle loudly in an otherwise empty…

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Unlike overmatched Japan, Czechs present stiffer challenge to Canada at U18 women's hockey worlds
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January 10, 2025

Unlike overmatched Japan, Czechs present stiffer challenge to Canada at U18 women’s hockey worlds

Canada destroyed Japan 17-0 in the final game of the…

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Two Coutts protesters face jail for part in 2022 blockade
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January 10, 2025

Two Coutts protesters face jail for part in 2022 blockade

Two men who became the faces of a COVID-19 protest…

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WWE co-founder reaches deal with U.S. securities regulator over undisclosed payments to women
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January 10, 2025

WWE co-founder reaches deal with U.S. securities regulator over undisclosed payments to women

The Securities and Exchange Commission says that it has settled…

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