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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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Health Canada approves Novo Nordisk's obesity drug to reduce risk of non-fatal heart attack
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November 27, 2024

Health Canada approves Novo Nordisk’s obesity drug to reduce risk of non-fatal heart attack

Canada’s health regulator has approved Novo Nordisk’s weight loss drug…

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Hyundai recalls over 48,000 cars sold in Canada to fix rear-view cameras
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November 27, 2024

Hyundai recalls over 48,000 cars sold in Canada to fix rear-view cameras

Hyundai is recalling 48,509 SUVs and small cars in Canada,…

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'A fluid, beautiful thing': How Olympian Ilona Maher flipped the script on Dancing with the Stars
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November 27, 2024

‘A fluid, beautiful thing’: How Olympian Ilona Maher flipped the script on Dancing with the Stars

Last night, a winner was crowned on ABC’s 33rd seasonÂ…

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Government settles in Phoenix pay system class-action suit
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November 27, 2024

Government settles in Phoenix pay system class-action suit

The Government of Canada has settled out of court to…

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Winnipeg couple charged with killing animals also discussed intent to torture a child, police allege
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November 27, 2024

Winnipeg couple charged with killing animals also discussed intent to torture a child, police allege

A Winnipeg couple charged with multiple counts of animal cruelty…

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Walmart is the largest retailer to roll back diversity policies. What might it mean for Canadian employees?
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November 27, 2024

Walmart is the largest retailer to roll back diversity policies. What might it mean for Canadian employees?

Walmart, the world’s largest retailer, is rolling back its diversity,…

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Missing hiker found alive after more than 5 weeks in remote B.C. park
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November 27, 2024

Missing hiker found alive after more than 5 weeks in remote B.C. park

Sam Benastick was reported missing Oct. 17 after failing to…

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Jamieson Greer is Donald Trump's pick for U.S. trade rep in coming administration
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November 27, 2024

Jamieson Greer is Donald Trump’s pick for U.S. trade rep in coming administration

U.S. President-elect Donald Trump tapped attorney Jamieson Greer on Tuesday…

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Lucky Taylor Swift fan nabs 2 tickets in Vancouver for $16.50 each — but there's a catch
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November 27, 2024

Lucky Taylor Swift fan nabs 2 tickets in Vancouver for $16.50 each — but there’s a catch

A few lucky Taylor Swift fans in Vancouver managed to…

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