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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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Online marketplace prices can be enticing. 'Tis the season to be scammed, so here are some anti-fraud tips
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December 14, 2024

Online marketplace prices can be enticing. ‘Tis the season to be scammed, so here are some anti-fraud tips

Whether buying or selling online this holiday season or any…

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South Korean parliament votes to impeach President Yoon Suk Yeol over martial law order
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December 14, 2024

South Korean parliament votes to impeach President Yoon Suk Yeol over martial law order

South Korea’s parliament voted Saturday to impeach President Yoon Suk…

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For these grieving partners, Camp Widow offered a way forward
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December 14, 2024

For these grieving partners, Camp Widow offered a way forward

At the annual Camp Widow event, individuals who have lost…

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Will Parliament be a 'gong show' again in 2025?
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December 14, 2024

Will Parliament be a ‘gong show’ again in 2025?

About the only thing all parties in the Commons can…

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The dollars and cents of sexy Netflix Christmas movies
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December 14, 2024

The dollars and cents of sexy Netflix Christmas movies

Netflix has put out three of its own Christmas movies…

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H5N1. Ozempic. Toxic drugs. Here are the health stories we're watching in 2025
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December 14, 2024

H5N1. Ozempic. Toxic drugs. Here are the health stories we’re watching in 2025

The rapid-fire spread of bird flu, an evolving toxic drug…

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Quebec City toboggan slide to be refrigerated to counter effects of climate change
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December 14, 2024

Quebec City toboggan slide to be refrigerated to counter effects of climate change

The company managing the Dufferin Terrace slide is investing $400,000…

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Canadian man faces life in prison in Dubai for travelling with cannabis, wife says
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December 13, 2024

Canadian man faces life in prison in Dubai for travelling with cannabis, wife says

A Mississauga man is facing life in prison in Dubai…

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Liard First Nation fires employees who criticized governance, deputy chief told to 'go back to the rez'
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December 13, 2024

Liard First Nation fires employees who criticized governance, deputy chief told to ‘go back to the rez’

Diana Lee Jimmy and Emeral Poppe, who worked for the…

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