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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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Mother, uncle sentenced for beating man to death during family camping trip
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December 3, 2024

Mother, uncle sentenced for beating man to death during family camping trip

Tyler Webber was killed at a campground near Bishop Lake,…

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B.C. man who spat on CBC camera operator gets suspended sentence and a year's probation
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December 3, 2024

B.C. man who spat on CBC camera operator gets suspended sentence and a year’s probation

Vojislav Zmukic, 58, was convicted of assault and handed a…

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Dog believed to belong to missing B.C. man found alive after 6 weeks
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December 3, 2024

Dog believed to belong to missing B.C. man found alive after 6 weeks

The partner of a man who went missing near Chetwynd,…

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RCMP commissioner open to deploying cadets to harden the border
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December 3, 2024

RCMP commissioner open to deploying cadets to harden the border

The RCMP says it’s considering deploying Mounties-in-training to help police…

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South Korea's president apologizes to nation for declaring martial law
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December 3, 2024

South Korea’s president apologizes to nation for declaring martial law

South Korean President Yoon Suk Yeol apologized for his attempt…

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South Korea ruling party opposes impeachment despite its leader's stunning comments about president
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December 3, 2024

South Korea ruling party opposes impeachment despite its leader’s stunning comments about president

South Korea’s ruling party leader said President Yoon Suk Yeol…

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South Korean opposition parties submit motion to impeach president over martial law order
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December 3, 2024

South Korean opposition parties submit motion to impeach president over martial law order

South Korea’s opposition parties on Wednesday submitted a motion to…

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Trump's quip about Canada becoming 51st state was a joke, says minister who was there
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December 3, 2024

Trump’s quip about Canada becoming 51st state was a joke, says minister who was there

President-elect Donald Trump joked at one point during his dinner…

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'A humble superstar': Johnny Gaudreau honoured at Saddledome with family in attendance
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December 3, 2024

‘A humble superstar’: Johnny Gaudreau honoured at Saddledome with family in attendance

A special video montage of Gaudreau, accompanied by an acoustic…

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