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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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Blake Lively accuses It Ends With Us director of harassment and smear campaign
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December 22, 2024

Blake Lively accuses It Ends With Us director of harassment and smear campaign

In a legal complaint, actor Blake Lively has accused her…

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Hall of Famer Rickey Henderson, baseball's stolen base king and 1-time Blue Jay, dead at 65
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December 21, 2024

Hall of Famer Rickey Henderson, baseball’s stolen base king and 1-time Blue Jay, dead at 65

Hall of Famer Rickey Henderson, baseball’s stolen base king, has…

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Taylor brand oysters distributed in 3 provinces recalled over possible norovirus contamination
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December 21, 2024

Taylor brand oysters distributed in 3 provinces recalled over possible norovirus contamination

The Canadian Food Inspection Agency says the recall covers certain…

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Manitoban who's made everything from moose antler guitars to cookie tin ukuleles selling part of collection
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December 21, 2024

Manitoban who’s made everything from moose antler guitars to cookie tin ukuleles selling part of collection

Lorne Collie, 88, has been making musical instruments for more…

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Danielle Smith reworking Alberta's everything, everywhere all at once
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December 21, 2024

Danielle Smith reworking Alberta’s everything, everywhere all at once

The premier makes no apologies for an ambitious reform agenda….

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Canada's Reece Howden wins gold at World Cup ski cross event in Italy
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December 21, 2024

Canada’s Reece Howden wins gold at World Cup ski cross event in Italy

Canada’s Reece Howden raced to a gold-medal victory on Saturday…

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Germany in mourning as death toll in market attack rises to 5, including 9-year-old girl
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December 21, 2024

Germany in mourning as death toll in market attack rises to 5, including 9-year-old girl

People in Germany are mourning the victims and their shaken…

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In emotional game, Laura Stacey powers Montreal Victoire past Toronto Sceptres with OT winner
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December 21, 2024

In emotional game, Laura Stacey powers Montreal Victoire past Toronto Sceptres with OT winner

Laura Stacey scored 15 seconds into overtime to lift the…

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Cape Breton to Lollapalooza: Goldie Boutilier's fall, and rise, to music's biggest stages
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December 21, 2024

Cape Breton to Lollapalooza: Goldie Boutilier’s fall, and rise, to music’s biggest stages

Musician Goldie Boutilier performed at some revered North American music…

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