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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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Why Christmas trees in Europe are so much cheaper than in Canada
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December 18, 2024

Why Christmas trees in Europe are so much cheaper than in Canada

In Europe, Christmas tree prices have been falling for the…

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This TikTok account pumped out fake war footage with AI — until CBC News investigated
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December 18, 2024

This TikTok account pumped out fake war footage with AI — until CBC News investigated

A TikTok account sharing AI-generated videos of explosions and burning…

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'I could hear bones shatter': P.E.I. kiteboarder recounts shark attack that took his leg
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December 18, 2024

‘I could hear bones shatter’: P.E.I. kiteboarder recounts shark attack that took his leg

After a shark attack took his right leg, professional kiteboarder…

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First Nation under a boil-water advisory for 19 years declares state of emergency
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December 17, 2024

First Nation under a boil-water advisory for 19 years declares state of emergency

A remote First Nation in northwestern Ontario that has been…

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Canada added record rental supply in 2024, but most units were too pricey for the average renter
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December 17, 2024

Canada added record rental supply in 2024, but most units were too pricey for the average renter

The Canada Mortgage and Housing Corp. says the pace of…

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Women's sports had pivotal year, from Summer McIntosh and Caitlin Clark to the new PWHL
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December 17, 2024

Women’s sports had pivotal year, from Summer McIntosh and Caitlin Clark to the new PWHL

Record numbers of fans filled U.S. arenas to watch WNBA…

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35,000 Mozambican homes destroyed, thousands feared dead in Mayotte, following Cyclone Chido
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December 17, 2024

35,000 Mozambican homes destroyed, thousands feared dead in Mayotte, following Cyclone Chido

At least 34 people have been killed by Cyclone Chido…

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Canada to impose more tariffs on Chinese imports in new year
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December 17, 2024

Canada to impose more tariffs on Chinese imports in new year

Canada plans to impose tariffs on a slew of Chinese…

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Fatal MMA fight in Alberta linked to same company cited in 2022 death of U.K. boxer
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December 17, 2024

Fatal MMA fight in Alberta linked to same company cited in 2022 death of U.K. boxer

A mixed martial arts organizer being questioned by police about…

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