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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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Do bike lanes really cause more traffic congestion? Here's what the research says | CBC News
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October 22, 2024

Do bike lanes really cause more traffic congestion? Here’s what the research says | CBC News

The subject of bike lanes can be a contentious one,…

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ANALYSIS | The tide goes out for New Brunswick's Blaine Higgs, anti-politician | CBC News
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October 22, 2024

ANALYSIS | The tide goes out for New Brunswick’s Blaine Higgs, anti-politician | CBC News

Blaine Higgs defined himself as an anti-politician willing to depart…

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Canada's new autism strategy does nothing to address treatment backlog, families say | CBC News
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October 22, 2024

Canada’s new autism strategy does nothing to address treatment backlog, families say | CBC News

Some parents of severely autistic children say they are profoundly…

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10 years after shooting, the debate over securing Parliament Hill continues | CBC News
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October 22, 2024

10 years after shooting, the debate over securing Parliament Hill continues | CBC News

Ten years after a gunman died in a hail of…

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10 years later, the bystanders who rushed to a fallen soldier's aid and the tragedy that changed them | CBC News
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October 22, 2024

10 years later, the bystanders who rushed to a fallen soldier’s aid and the tragedy that changed them | CBC News

The crisp autumn air that signals falling leaves brings with…

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'It's like a cage': Foreign workers who quit Canadian Tire speak out about feeling trapped by work permits | CBC News
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October 22, 2024

‘It’s like a cage’: Foreign workers who quit Canadian Tire speak out about feeling trapped by work permits | CBC News

A group of temporary foreign workers quit an Etobicoke Canadian…

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Civilian trial begins for Canadian Forces soldier charged with sexual assault | CBC News
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October 22, 2024

Civilian trial begins for Canadian Forces soldier charged with sexual assault | CBC News

The civilian sexual assault trial of a Canadian Forces soldier…

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U.S. says North Korea sending troops to Ukraine would be 'dangerous' | CBC News
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October 21, 2024

U.S. says North Korea sending troops to Ukraine would be ‘dangerous’ | CBC News

It would be a “dangerous and highly concerning development” if…

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Los Angeles tribute concert for Robbie Robertson supports Woodland Cultural Centre | CBC News
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October 21, 2024

Los Angeles tribute concert for Robbie Robertson supports Woodland Cultural Centre | CBC News

A list of stars turned out for a five-hour tribute…

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