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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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Gisèle Pelicot wanted us to know her name. These are the names of the men convicted in her rape
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December 19, 2024

Gisèle Pelicot wanted us to know her name. These are the names of the men convicted in her rape

WARNING: This article contains explicit details of sexual assaults and may…

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France's shocking mass rape trial is over. But will Gisèle Pelicot's case change rape culture?
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December 19, 2024

France’s shocking mass rape trial is over. But will Gisèle Pelicot’s case change rape culture?

WARNING: This article may affect those who have experienced​ ​​​sexual…

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Trump lauds tariffs as a powerful tool. Could they help cool the planet?
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December 19, 2024

Trump lauds tariffs as a powerful tool. Could they help cool the planet?

Tariffs are a hot topic these days. But could they…

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Out-of-office emails are getting a refresh — and helping employees set work-life boundaries
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December 19, 2024

Out-of-office emails are getting a refresh — and helping employees set work-life boundaries

Bold and sarcastic emails are sending a message that employees…

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I've survived calamities in the Philippines and the Jasper wildfire. Here's what I've learned
Star

December 19, 2024

I’ve survived calamities in the Philippines and the Jasper wildfire. Here’s what I’ve learned

Many people in Jasper’s Filipino community are still without a…

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U.S. Federal Reserve cuts interest rates by another quarter point
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December 18, 2024

U.S. Federal Reserve cuts interest rates by another quarter point

The Federal Reserve cut its key interest rate Wednesday by…

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Santa will not be writing back to letters from kids this year, says Canada Post
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December 18, 2024

Santa will not be writing back to letters from kids this year, says Canada Post

Canada Post announced today that Santa will not be writing…

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U.S. Supreme Court agrees to hear TikTok bid to halt ban
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December 18, 2024

U.S. Supreme Court agrees to hear TikTok bid to halt ban

The U.S. Supreme Court decided on Wednesday to hear a…

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3 men from U.K. arrested, charged in killing of Owen Sound, Ont., restaurant owner
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December 18, 2024

3 men from U.K. arrested, charged in killing of Owen Sound, Ont., restaurant owner

Three men who are citizens of the United Kingdom have…

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