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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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Sask. RCMP end dangerous person alert, say 2 suspects arrested near Tobin Lake
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October 24, 2024

Sask. RCMP end dangerous person alert, say 2 suspects arrested near Tobin Lake

Saskatchewan RCMP have ended a dangerous person alert and say…

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Curling's only scandal: How 'Broomgate' changed the game forever
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October 24, 2024

Curling’s only scandal: How ‘Broomgate’ changed the game forever

Curling is a sport marked more by its politeness than…

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Body of woman, 19, at Halifax Walmart was discovered by her mother
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October 24, 2024

Body of woman, 19, at Halifax Walmart was discovered by her mother

A Sikh organization has identified the 19-year-old woman who died…

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New immigration plan aims to stabilize population growth, housing market: minister
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October 24, 2024

New immigration plan aims to stabilize population growth, housing market: minister

Immigration Minister Marc Miller says the government’s new immigration levels…

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A defiant Trudeau says he's staying on as leader after caucus revolt
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October 24, 2024

A defiant Trudeau says he’s staying on as leader after caucus revolt

Prime Minister Justin Trudeau said Thursday he’s staying on as…

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This group sends Canadians to help the Israeli army. Some say that's illegal
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October 24, 2024

This group sends Canadians to help the Israeli army. Some say that’s illegal

An organization that sends volunteers from Canada — and other…

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The future of abortion is at stake in the U.S. election — and the fight is on in Arizona and Florida
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October 24, 2024

The future of abortion is at stake in the U.S. election — and the fight is on in Arizona and Florida

CBC News travelled to Arizona and Florida, speaking to voters,…

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Scientist scans her own brain 75 times to study the effects of birth control pills | CBC Radio
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October 23, 2024

Scientist scans her own brain 75 times to study the effects of birth control pills | CBC Radio

Carina Heller has found a creative way to donate her…

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Work to prepare for Prairie Green landfill search has started, province says | CBC News
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October 23, 2024

Work to prepare for Prairie Green landfill search has started, province says | CBC News

The province says it’s made significant progress toward the search…

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