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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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Hiker who survived 50 days in B.C. wilderness released from hospital
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November 28, 2024

Hiker who survived 50 days in B.C. wilderness released from hospital

The 20-year-old man who survived 50 days in the woods…

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Mexico will retaliate if U.S. moves ahead with Trump's tariff plans, president says
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November 28, 2024

Mexico will retaliate if U.S. moves ahead with Trump’s tariff plans, president says

Mexican President Claudia Sheinbaum said on Wednesday Mexico would retaliate…

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Man faces dozens of charges after violent armed carjackings in Toronto, Mississauga
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November 28, 2024

Man faces dozens of charges after violent armed carjackings in Toronto, Mississauga

A 29-year-old man is facing over a dozen charges, with…

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Branding, venues, rule changes: 5 things to follow ahead of the PWHL's new campaign
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November 27, 2024

Branding, venues, rule changes: 5 things to follow ahead of the PWHL’s new campaign

The Toronto Sceptres and Boston Fleet will kick off regular-season…

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Liberal candidate in upcoming byelection facing questions about Indigenous heritage claims
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November 27, 2024

Liberal candidate in upcoming byelection facing questions about Indigenous heritage claims

The Liberal candidate in an upcoming B.C. byelection is facing…

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Not everyone can afford a pacemaker, so these doctors are recycling them 
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November 27, 2024

Not everyone can afford a pacemaker, so these doctors are recycling them 

Preliminary findings from a randomized trial of 300 patients across…

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What does winter have in store for Canadians this year?
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November 27, 2024

What does winter have in store for Canadians this year?

With El Niño in the rearview mirror, what can Canadians…

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Guilbeault warns of violation of federal law as Alberta heats up Sovereignty Act challenge
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November 27, 2024

Guilbeault warns of violation of federal law as Alberta heats up Sovereignty Act challenge

A battle over jurisdictional authority continued to heat up Wednesday,…

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Jim Abrahams, who pioneered spoof comedy films like Airplane and Naked Gun, dead at 80
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November 27, 2024

Jim Abrahams, who pioneered spoof comedy films like Airplane and Naked Gun, dead at 80

His work with brothers Jerry and David Zucker honed a…

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