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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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Why women in rural Ontario are at growing risk of domestic violence
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December 27, 2024

Why women in rural Ontario are at growing risk of domestic violence

Advocates say domestic violence is increasing in rural southwestern Ontario…

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Nordic spas booming amid 'unlimited' consumer appetite for wellness
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December 27, 2024

Nordic spas booming amid ‘unlimited’ consumer appetite for wellness

A Canadian trend that started in Quebec has since spread…

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North Korean troops fighting in Russia against Ukraine suffering high causalities, Kyiv says
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December 27, 2024

North Korean troops fighting in Russia against Ukraine suffering high causalities, Kyiv says

Ukraine’s military intelligence said Ukrainian strikes near Novoivanovka inflicted heavy…

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Woman accusing Jay-Z, Sean (Diddy) Combs of rape can stay anonymous for now, judge says
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December 27, 2024

Woman accusing Jay-Z, Sean (Diddy) Combs of rape can stay anonymous for now, judge says

An Alabama woman who says she was raped by Jay-Z…

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Finland seizes tanker carrying Russian oil suspected of knocking out internet, power cables
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December 27, 2024

Finland seizes tanker carrying Russian oil suspected of knocking out internet, power cables

Finnish authorities on Thursday seized a ship carrying Russian oil…

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Mother and Baby Plush Toys recalled across Canada over choking hazard fears
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December 26, 2024

Mother and Baby Plush Toys recalled across Canada over choking hazard fears

Health Canada is asking Canadian families to check any stuffed…

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Summer McIntosh wins CP female athlete of year in overwhelming vote
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December 26, 2024

Summer McIntosh wins CP female athlete of year in overwhelming vote

No explanation required was the consensus among voters for The…

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Why Alberta Premier Danielle Smith agrees with Trump about border issues in trade spat
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December 26, 2024

Why Alberta Premier Danielle Smith agrees with Trump about border issues in trade spat

Alberta Premier Danielle Smith’s 2024 was a year of following…

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Syria's new rulers launch security crackdown as tensions brew
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December 26, 2024

Syria’s new rulers launch security crackdown as tensions brew

Syria’s new authorities on Thursday launched a security crackdown in…

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