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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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Man killed by police after 1 stabbed, another injured in downtown Vancouver
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December 4, 2024

Man killed by police after 1 stabbed, another injured in downtown Vancouver

Vancouver police shot and killed a man in downtown Vancouver…

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A pie heist? British chef out $45K in savoury meat pies after van stolen with 'tasty' goods inside
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December 4, 2024

A pie heist? British chef out $45K in savoury meat pies after van stolen with ‘tasty’ goods inside

A British chef who lost 2,500 pies this week after…

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Will a shocking crime spur change in U.S. health care? Don't count on it
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December 4, 2024

Will a shocking crime spur change in U.S. health care? Don’t count on it

It’s hard to envision anyone celebrating the shooting death of…

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What we know about the suspect charged with killing insurance CEO
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December 4, 2024

What we know about the suspect charged with killing insurance CEO

A five-day manhunt for the shooter who killed the top…

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Suspect in health insurance CEO's fatal shooting may have left NYC on bus, police say
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December 4, 2024

Suspect in health insurance CEO’s fatal shooting may have left NYC on bus, police say

The gunman who killed the CEO of the largest U.S….

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NYPD release new, unmasked surveillance image in health insurance CEO murder investigation
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December 4, 2024

NYPD release new, unmasked surveillance image in health insurance CEO murder investigation

The gunman who killed the CEO of one of the largest…

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Police searching for gunman who shot and killed CEO of major U.S. health insurance company on NYC sidewalk
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December 4, 2024

Police searching for gunman who shot and killed CEO of major U.S. health insurance company on NYC sidewalk

Police are still searching for the gunman who killed the…

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Losses in China lead to $5B charge for General Motors as it cuts the value of its assets
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December 4, 2024

Losses in China lead to $5B charge for General Motors as it cuts the value of its assets

The poor performance of the Detroit automaker’s Chinese joint ventures…

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Pennsylvania grandmother looking for cat is believed to have fallen into 9-metre deep sinkhole
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December 4, 2024

Pennsylvania grandmother looking for cat is believed to have fallen into 9-metre deep sinkhole

A grandmother looking for her lost cat apparently fell into…

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