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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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Wicked offers a tantalizing taste of musical's magic, but still suffers from Part 1 syndrome
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November 22, 2024

Wicked offers a tantalizing taste of musical’s magic, but still suffers from Part 1 syndrome

Wicked, led by Cynthia Erivo and Ariana Grande is impressively…

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What the GST holiday means for consumers — and why some economists are worried
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November 22, 2024

What the GST holiday means for consumers — and why some economists are worried

When Canadians start taking advantage of a two-month tax break…

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Former Brazilian leader Jair Bolsonaro accused of plotting to overturn 2022 election
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November 22, 2024

Former Brazilian leader Jair Bolsonaro accused of plotting to overturn 2022 election

Former Brazilian president Jair Bolsonaro plotted a coup to overturn…

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Fearless fraudsters, broken-hearted buyers: Expert says Taylor Swift scams show flaws in ticket system
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November 22, 2024

Fearless fraudsters, broken-hearted buyers: Expert says Taylor Swift scams show flaws in ticket system

A Taylor Swift ticket scam in southern Ontario left potentially…

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Extra screening measures for travellers to India have been lifted, minister's office says
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November 21, 2024

Extra screening measures for travellers to India have been lifted, minister’s office says

The extra screening measures that were imposed earlier this weekÂ…

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Tribunal orders Canada to address Jordan's Principle backlog immediately
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November 21, 2024

Tribunal orders Canada to address Jordan’s Principle backlog immediately

The Canadian Human Rights Tribunal has ordered the Liberal government…

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UN climate summit nears its end with no commitment on money for developing countries
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November 21, 2024

UN climate summit nears its end with no commitment on money for developing countries

Countries of the world took turns rejecting a new but…

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'Switches' are turning handguns into machine guns on GTA streets
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November 21, 2024

‘Switches’ are turning handguns into machine guns on GTA streets

Toronto police have seized more devices that illegally transform semi-automatic…

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Tom Clark brushes off claims he lied to committee about purchase of $9M luxury NYC condo
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November 21, 2024

Tom Clark brushes off claims he lied to committee about purchase of $9M luxury NYC condo

New York Consul General Tom Clark has dismissed claims he pushed…

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