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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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COP climate talks aren't working and need an overhaul, climate leaders say in letter
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November 11, 2024

COP climate talks aren’t working and need an overhaul, climate leaders say in letter

A group of former leaders and climate experts say the…

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UN climate talks haven't improved Earth's climate prognosis in 3 years
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November 11, 2024

UN climate talks haven’t improved Earth’s climate prognosis in 3 years

For the third straight year, efforts to fight climate change…

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TikTok tells users app service is 'back in the U.S.' after brief shutdown over ban
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November 7, 2024

TikTok tells users app service is ‘back in the U.S.’ after brief shutdown over ban

TikTok said on Sunday it was restoring its service in…

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Trump will 'most likely' give TikTok a 90-day reprieve from ban scheduled Sunday
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November 7, 2024

Trump will ‘most likely’ give TikTok a 90-day reprieve from ban scheduled Sunday

U.S. president-elect Donald Trump on Saturday said he would “most…

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What TikTok could look like for users in the U.S. — and around the world — if it goes dark
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November 7, 2024

What TikTok could look like for users in the U.S. — and around the world — if it goes dark

With just days to go until the U.S. Supreme Court…

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Why do U.S. lawmakers want to ban TikTok? What to know ahead of today's U.S. Supreme Court hearing
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November 7, 2024

Why do U.S. lawmakers want to ban TikTok? What to know ahead of today’s U.S. Supreme Court hearing

The company that owns TikTok goes to the U.S. Supreme…

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High-speed rail line with 300 km/h trains will run between Toronto and Quebec City, Trudeau announces
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November 7, 2024

High-speed rail line with 300 km/h trains will run between Toronto and Quebec City, Trudeau announces

The Liberal government launched a six-year $3.9 billion design and…

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Canada, U.S. discussing potential tariff exemptions after White House prompts trade chaos
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November 1, 2024

Canada, U.S. discussing potential tariff exemptions after White House prompts trade chaos

Prime Minister Justin Trudeau and his U.S. counterpart spoke by…

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Trump defends his trade war. But an ally hints at de-escalation
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November 1, 2024

Trump defends his trade war. But an ally hints at de-escalation

On the day he launched a trade war, U.S. President…

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