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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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As P.E.I.'s only ski hill opens, some wonder how climate change will affect the pastime they love
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December 27, 2024

As P.E.I.’s only ski hill opens, some wonder how climate change will affect the pastime they love

As P.E.I.’s provincial ski park begins another season, those hitting…

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NATO stepping up naval patrols as Finland investigates possible sabotage of undersea cables
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December 27, 2024

NATO stepping up naval patrols as Finland investigates possible sabotage of undersea cables

NATO Secretary General Mark Rutte said Friday that the military…

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Pair of Florida tourist spots pause drone shows after holiday accident injures boy
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December 27, 2024

Pair of Florida tourist spots pause drone shows after holiday accident injures boy

A theme park resort and a huge hotel in central…

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Another man over age 50 found dead outdoors in N.S., prompting calls for more mental health resources
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December 27, 2024

Another man over age 50 found dead outdoors in N.S., prompting calls for more mental health resources

Halifax Regional Police are investigating the death of a man…

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Israeli army forcibly evacuates north Gaza hospital, ministry says staff out of contact
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December 27, 2024

Israeli army forcibly evacuates north Gaza hospital, ministry says staff out of contact

Israeli forces on Friday raided the Kamal Adwan Hospital, one…

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No commitment from Trump team to drop tariff threat after meeting with Joly, LeBlanc in Florida
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December 27, 2024

No commitment from Trump team to drop tariff threat after meeting with Joly, LeBlanc in Florida

Two of Prime Minister Justin Trudeau’s top cabinet ministers met…

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Residents of fire-ravaged Jasper enter new year with hope, anxiety
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December 27, 2024

Residents of fire-ravaged Jasper enter new year with hope, anxiety

Temporary housing and what may be a slow rebuilding process…

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Olympic hammer throw champion Ethan Katzberg wins CP male athlete of the year
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December 27, 2024

Olympic hammer throw champion Ethan Katzberg wins CP male athlete of the year

A history-making medal helped sway voters choosing who would win…

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How this Vancouver developer turned a unicycling obsession into a video game
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December 27, 2024

How this Vancouver developer turned a unicycling obsession into a video game

A video game released earlier this year allows users to…

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