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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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Santa arrives on wings: In coastal Labrador, a Twin Otter has an edge on Rudolph
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December 21, 2024

Santa arrives on wings: In coastal Labrador, a Twin Otter has an edge on Rudolph

When Santa Claus visited the Inuit communities of Hopedale, Postville,…

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Maine governor comes face to face with Canadian travel fears
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December 21, 2024

Maine governor comes face to face with Canadian travel fears

Maine’s governor was confronted on Tuesday with the reality of…

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Trump's tariff threat could force Canada to face tough decisions on sovereignty
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December 21, 2024

Trump’s tariff threat could force Canada to face tough decisions on sovereignty

It’s hard to imagine President Emmanuel Macron of France joking…

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What Democrats gained from the shutdown, and could lose by giving in
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December 21, 2024

What Democrats gained from the shutdown, and could lose by giving in

Democrats in Congress managed to stand firm against U.S. President…

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Democrats accuse White House of playing politics with shutdown messaging, cancelled projects
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December 21, 2024

Democrats accuse White House of playing politics with shutdown messaging, cancelled projects

U.S. senators were headed back to the Capitol for another…

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U.S. shutdown begins after Democrats vote down Republican bill
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December 21, 2024

U.S. shutdown begins after Democrats vote down Republican bill

Plunged into a government shutdown, the U.S. is confronting a fresh…

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Sleep disorders in the land of the midnight sun
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December 21, 2024

Sleep disorders in the land of the midnight sun

According to Statistics Canada, 25 per cent of Canadians are…

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Lego sets bring a multigenerational flavour to Christmas village displays
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December 21, 2024

Lego sets bring a multigenerational flavour to Christmas village displays

Many Canadians, young and old, have taken a modern twist…

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A Royal Family Christmas: King Charles continues cancer treatment — and Prince Andrew brings more controversy
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December 21, 2024

A Royal Family Christmas: King Charles continues cancer treatment — and Prince Andrew brings more controversy

The Royal Family gathers for Christmas celebrations, but amid the…

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