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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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The only way Palestinians can get cash in Gaza is to use money exchangers — who take a big cut
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December 20, 2024

The only way Palestinians can get cash in Gaza is to use money exchangers — who take a big cut

In Gaza, where banknotes are in short supply, Palestinians are…

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New leaders often tighten ethics, transparency rules. Danielle Smith and UCP take different approach
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December 20, 2024

New leaders often tighten ethics, transparency rules. Danielle Smith and UCP take different approach

The UCP has created a more generous gift policy and…

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Sask. appeal court gives 2 thumbs up to decision that emoji is contractually binding
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December 19, 2024

Sask. appeal court gives 2 thumbs up to decision that emoji is contractually binding

Saskatchewan’s highest court has dismissed an appeal from a Saskatchewan…

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Canada's carbon emissions declined in 2023 even as economy, population grew, early estimates show
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December 19, 2024

Canada’s carbon emissions declined in 2023 even as economy, population grew, early estimates show

Canada carbon emissions continued their slow decline in 2023, dropping…

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Theodore Too lives: N.S.-built tugboat named after TV series 'righted' after partially sinking in Ontario
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December 19, 2024

Theodore Too lives: N.S.-built tugboat named after TV series ‘righted’ after partially sinking in Ontario

Theodore Too, the 65-foot replica tugboat that was built in…

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NDP sending mixed signals on whether it will vote non-confidence in the Trudeau government
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December 19, 2024

NDP sending mixed signals on whether it will vote non-confidence in the Trudeau government

After Chrystia Freeland’s sudden and unexpected resignation from the Trudeau…

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B.C. is murder hornet-free, province says, after U.S. announces eradication of invasive pest
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December 19, 2024

B.C. is murder hornet-free, province says, after U.S. announces eradication of invasive pest

Five years after northern giant hornets started showing up in…

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Breaking down the escalating U.S. bird flu situation
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December 19, 2024

Breaking down the escalating U.S. bird flu situation

Here’s what you need to know about California officials declaring…

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Potential Honda-Nissan merger could be the first of many as carmakers try to challenge China
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December 19, 2024

Potential Honda-Nissan merger could be the first of many as carmakers try to challenge China

Japanese carmakers Honda and Nissan are reportedly considering a mergerÂ…

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