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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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Trudeau leaves behind nearly a decade of climate action, but some key priorities hang in the balance
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January 9, 2025

Trudeau leaves behind nearly a decade of climate action, but some key priorities hang in the balance

Prime Minister Justin Trudeau tied his brand to climate action,…

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Trump looks to turn back the clock on the Panama Canal
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January 9, 2025

Trump looks to turn back the clock on the Panama Canal

Control of the Panama Canal, once a key U.S. presidential…

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Trudeau's move to suspend Parliament faces a legal challenge. Don't hold your breath for a win, experts say
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January 9, 2025

Trudeau’s move to suspend Parliament faces a legal challenge. Don’t hold your breath for a win, experts say

Less than two days after Prime Minister Justin Trudeau asked…

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Hamilton landlord owes $27M, loses control over building where tenants faced water shut-off for 3 months
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January 9, 2025

Hamilton landlord owes $27M, loses control over building where tenants faced water shut-off for 3 months

Dylan Suitor has failed to pay back bank and private…

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'Where does the money go?' Canada Soccer gets a red card for its finances
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January 9, 2025

‘Where does the money go?’ Canada Soccer gets a red card for its finances

Gold medal wins and big-ticket sponsorship haven’t translated to revenues…

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Meta is ending fact-checking in the U.S. Could that affect the vote in Canada
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January 9, 2025

Meta is ending fact-checking in the U.S. Could that affect the vote in Canada

Social media giant Meta’s decision to move away from fact-checking…

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B.C. court approves class-action lawsuit about privacy over Home Depot receipts
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January 9, 2025

B.C. court approves class-action lawsuit about privacy over Home Depot receipts

A British Columbia Supreme Court judge says a class-action lawsuit…

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Quebec plane fighting L.A. fires grounded after being struck by drone
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January 9, 2025

Quebec plane fighting L.A. fires grounded after being struck by drone

A Quebec water bomber fighting the Palisades Fire in Los…

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Steel, plastics, Florida orange juice on Canada's list of potential retaliatory tariffs against U.S.
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January 8, 2025

Steel, plastics, Florida orange juice on Canada’s list of potential retaliatory tariffs against U.S.

Among the most senior officials in Ottawa, there is a…

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