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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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2 people hospitalized following search for migrants in First Nations territory
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December 12, 2024

2 people hospitalized following search for migrants in First Nations territory

At least two people have been found suffering from hypothermia…

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Why Quebec struck a new hydro deal with Newfoundland and Labrador
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December 12, 2024

Why Quebec struck a new hydro deal with Newfoundland and Labrador

For years, Quebec has benefited from a lopsided deal with…

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Donald Trump is trying to 'humiliate' Justin Trudeau with Canada jokes, ex-Trump adviser says
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December 12, 2024

Donald Trump is trying to ‘humiliate’ Justin Trudeau with Canada jokes, ex-Trump adviser says

When Donald Trump jokes that Canada could become the 51st…

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Police investigating Utah mom-fluencer after online uproar over video she posted of her son
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December 12, 2024

Police investigating Utah mom-fluencer after online uproar over video she posted of her son

The Utah mom influencer behind the viral ’17 diapers’ trendÂ…

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Climate-vulnerable nations say they deserve better credit ratings
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December 12, 2024

Climate-vulnerable nations say they deserve better credit ratings

In this week’s issue of our environmental newsletter: we look…

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Hundreds of billions at stake as N.L., Quebec draft new Churchill Falls deal
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December 12, 2024

Hundreds of billions at stake as N.L., Quebec draft new Churchill Falls deal

Newfoundland and Labrador has reached a tentative deal with Quebec…

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'Home sweet home': Dog taken in alleged carjacking found safe after rough 24 hours
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December 12, 2024

‘Home sweet home’: Dog taken in alleged carjacking found safe after rough 24 hours

A Labrador retriever that went missing after an alleged carjacking…

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Provinces need to do more to cut emissions, feds say, while announcing Canada's new 2035 climate target
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December 12, 2024

Provinces need to do more to cut emissions, feds say, while announcing Canada’s new 2035 climate target

Canada will cut carbon emissions 45 to 50 per cent…

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'We can't just roll over': Doug Ford doubles down on threat to shut down energy exports to the U.S.
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December 12, 2024

‘We can’t just roll over’: Doug Ford doubles down on threat to shut down energy exports to the U.S.

Ontario Premier Doug Ford said Thursday he’s dead serious about…

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