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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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Syrian government forces pull out of Hama after rebel advance
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December 5, 2024

Syrian government forces pull out of Hama after rebel advance

Syrian rebels ousted pro-government forces from Hama on Thursday, bringing…

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B.C. parents sue woman with history of illegal midwifery over botched home birth
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December 5, 2024

B.C. parents sue woman with history of illegal midwifery over botched home birth

A Vancouver Island “childbirth activist” prohibited from offering her services…

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Toronto Tempo revealed as name of new WNBA team after leak accelerates unveiling
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December 5, 2024

Toronto Tempo revealed as name of new WNBA team after leak accelerates unveiling

Canada’s new WNBA franchise will be called the Toronto Tempo,…

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South Korea president expected to face impeachment vote Saturday for martial law push
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December 5, 2024

South Korea president expected to face impeachment vote Saturday for martial law push

South Korean opposition lawmakers said on Thursday they would vote…

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Priceless Canadian art pieces from Toronto church fire wreckage being brought back to life
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December 5, 2024

Priceless Canadian art pieces from Toronto church fire wreckage being brought back to life

Six months after a devastating fire tore through the historic…

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This notorious Christian Brother was arrested 1 year ago. There are still no charges in the case
Star

December 5, 2024

This notorious Christian Brother was arrested 1 year ago. There are still no charges in the case

It’s been more than a year since officers from theÂ…

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4 ways to tackle a rise in disrespectful behaviour in classrooms
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December 5, 2024

4 ways to tackle a rise in disrespectful behaviour in classrooms

‘Incivility’ sounds old-fashioned, but in classrooms, it disrupts learning and…

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Former Conservative leadership candidate Patrick Brown to testify on Indian interference allegations
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December 5, 2024

Former Conservative leadership candidate Patrick Brown to testify on Indian interference allegations

Former Conservative leadership candidate Patrick Brown will testify later today…

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One easy way to offset the damage of Trump's tariffs
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December 5, 2024

One easy way to offset the damage of Trump’s tariffs

Donald Trump’s proposed tariffs could plunge Canada into a recession….

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