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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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An Olympic audition: 5 things to know about Canada's 4 Nations Face-Off roster
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December 6, 2024

An Olympic audition: 5 things to know about Canada’s 4 Nations Face-Off roster

The four-country NHL-hosted tournament will be a measuring stick ahead…

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Shelters are so stretched in Montreal they are offering chairs for the night
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December 6, 2024

Shelters are so stretched in Montreal they are offering chairs for the night

With Montreal facing a sharp rise in homelessness, shelters are…

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Senators amend error in cybersecurity bill that could have cancelled half of it
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December 6, 2024

Senators amend error in cybersecurity bill that could have cancelled half of it

It could take a while yet for the federal government’s…

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Climber from Canada among 3 hikers believed to have died in fall on New Zealand mountain
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December 6, 2024

Climber from Canada among 3 hikers believed to have died in fall on New Zealand mountain

Three mountain climbers — one from Canada and two from…

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Drivers stranded on Highway 401 as blizzard pounds parts of southwestern Ontario
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December 6, 2024

Drivers stranded on Highway 401 as blizzard pounds parts of southwestern Ontario

Drivers travelling on Highway 401 in southwestern Ontario found themselves…

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She posted about her PhD, and went viral in the worst possible way
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December 5, 2024

She posted about her PhD, and went viral in the worst possible way

When Ally Louks posted last week that she was “PhDone”…

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The Polytechnique murderer had Francine Pelletier on his kill list. She never forgot the moment she found out
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December 5, 2024

The Polytechnique murderer had Francine Pelletier on his kill list. She never forgot the moment she found out

Warning: This story contains graphic details of violence and mentions…

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Feeling exhausted by climate news? Activists share how they bounce back
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December 5, 2024

Feeling exhausted by climate news? Activists share how they bounce back

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

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Bitcoin tops $100,000 US as Trump win continues to fuel crypto rise
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December 5, 2024

Bitcoin tops $100,000 US as Trump win continues to fuel crypto rise

The world’s most popular cryptocurrency hit another high as the…

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