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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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Power outages, wind damage as winter storm lashes Newfoundland
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January 5, 2025

Power outages, wind damage as winter storm lashes Newfoundland

More than 9,000 Newfoundland Power customers were left without power Sunday…

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New Orleans attacker recorded video of city with smart glasses, travelled to Canada in 2023: FBI
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January 5, 2025

New Orleans attacker recorded video of city with smart glasses, travelled to Canada in 2023: FBI

FBI officials on Sunday said their investigation into the deadly truck…

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'She would've been home': Family, community seek closure in mysterious disappearance of Tammy Nattaway
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January 5, 2025

‘She would’ve been home’: Family, community seek closure in mysterious disappearance of Tammy Nattaway

The mysterious disappearance of Tammy Nattaway, who was a quiet…

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Look up! Canada's new drone regulations coming to a sky near you
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January 5, 2025

Look up! Canada’s new drone regulations coming to a sky near you

New government regulations can be hard to get excited about…

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Golden Globes kick off awards season, with One Battle After Another leading nominations
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January 5, 2025

Golden Globes kick off awards season, with One Battle After Another leading nominations

The Globes is well known for its split categories. Unlike…

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Postwar epic The Brutalist and musical Emilia Pérez win big at Golden Globes
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January 5, 2025

Postwar epic The Brutalist and musical Emilia Pérez win big at Golden Globes

Postwar epic The Brutalist and genre-shifting trans musical Emilia Pérez were…

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Get ready for the Golden Globes: Who's nominated, hosting, the honorees, and more
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January 5, 2025

Get ready for the Golden Globes: Who’s nominated, hosting, the honorees, and more

The Golden Globes will return Sunday with major star appeal…

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How true crime stories are influencing the real-life justice system
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January 5, 2025

How true crime stories are influencing the real-life justice system

For better and worse, a rebirth in our cultural fascination…

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More RCMP in Alberta are wearing body cameras. But do they improve safety?
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January 5, 2025

More RCMP in Alberta are wearing body cameras. But do they improve safety?

Alberta RCMP have ramped up the use of body worn…

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