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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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Ex-Marine acquitted in fatal NYC subway chokehold incident
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December 9, 2024

Ex-Marine acquitted in fatal NYC subway chokehold incident

A jury in New York City has cleared former Marine…

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Calgary's unemployment rate is trending higher than Canada's — but it's not because of layoffs
Star

December 9, 2024

Calgary’s unemployment rate is trending higher than Canada’s — but it’s not because of layoffs

Calgary’s unemployment rate continues to trend higher than the national…

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Jay-Z calls lawsuit alleging rape at Sean Combs-hosted party a 'blackmail attempt'
Star

December 9, 2024

Jay-Z calls lawsuit alleging rape at Sean Combs-hosted party a ‘blackmail attempt’

An amended lawsuit filed in federal court on Sunday alleges…

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'Deny' 'Delay' and a health CEO's murder
Star

December 9, 2024

‘Deny’ ‘Delay’ and a health CEO’s murder

The killing of UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson has put a…

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Saskatoon, Regina working on solutions as more encampments pop up in frigid temperatures
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December 9, 2024

Saskatoon, Regina working on solutions as more encampments pop up in frigid temperatures

Records sent to CBC News by the Saskatoon Fire Department…

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Demand growing for cadaver dogs to assist in searches at former residential schools
Star

December 9, 2024

Demand growing for cadaver dogs to assist in searches at former residential schools

As First Nations communities continue to hone in on possible…

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'Nobody wants us around': Ontario plans for tougher rules on encampments and drug use stir emotional debate
Star

December 9, 2024

‘Nobody wants us around’: Ontario plans for tougher rules on encampments and drug use stir emotional debate

Premier Doug Ford’s announcement he’ll introduce legislation to address the…

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How a British penguin got her waddle back, thanks to the Toronto Zoo
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December 9, 2024

How a British penguin got her waddle back, thanks to the Toronto Zoo

After a penguin in England lost her waddle, her caretakers…

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He thought his car's crash-prevention technology would make him safer. Now he no longer trusts it
Star

December 9, 2024

He thought his car’s crash-prevention technology would make him safer. Now he no longer trusts it

Last month, CBC News reported on a Quebec man who…

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