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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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Who can call themselves a chocolate master? Lindt trademark case shows it's complicated
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December 25, 2024

Who can call themselves a chocolate master? Lindt trademark case shows it’s complicated

Swiss chocolate giant Lindt is in a sticky trademark dispute…

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Why Gen Z is sparking a digital camera renaissance
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December 25, 2024

Why Gen Z is sparking a digital camera renaissance

Digital cameras have become trendy among Gen Z photographers. Some…

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Russia targets Ukrainian energy infrastructure during Christmas Day attack
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December 25, 2024

Russia targets Ukrainian energy infrastructure during Christmas Day attack

Russia launched a massive missile and drone barrage targeting Ukraine’s…

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Different prayers for different faiths may get 'everyone on board' with changing legislature prayer, says Manitoba's Kinew
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December 25, 2024

Different prayers for different faiths may get ‘everyone on board’ with changing legislature prayer, says Manitoba’s Kinew

Manitoba’s premier is open to the legislative chamber hearing a…

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9 of the most interesting people we met in 2024 and 1 dog named Minnie
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December 25, 2024

9 of the most interesting people we met in 2024 and 1 dog named Minnie

Every year, CBC Hamilton reporters meet some of the most…

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Imax is changing the world of cinema — and what movies make it to the big screen in the first place
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December 25, 2024

Imax is changing the world of cinema — and what movies make it to the big screen in the first place

Imax, the Canadian-founded theatre company, is slowly taking over the…

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The Christmas hamper I got as a kid taught me some valuable life lessons
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December 25, 2024

The Christmas hamper I got as a kid taught me some valuable life lessons

Linda Trinh knows what it’s like to live through hard…

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Hong Kong police issue arrest warrants, bounties for 6 activists, including 2 Canadians
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December 25, 2024

Hong Kong police issue arrest warrants, bounties for 6 activists, including 2 Canadians

Hong Kong police on Tuesday announced a fresh round of…

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Canadian killed after boat explodes in Florida marina, also injuring 6
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December 25, 2024

Canadian killed after boat explodes in Florida marina, also injuring 6

A 41-year-old man from Quebec died following a boat explosion…

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