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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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Iran launches missiles and drones at Israel following U.S. strikes on its nuclear targets
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September 17, 2024

Iran launches missiles and drones at Israel following U.S. strikes on its nuclear targets

Iran’s underground enrichment site at Fordow was hit again Monday…

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Israel will call off Gaza ceasefire if Hamas doesn't release hostages Saturday: Netanyahu
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September 17, 2024

Israel will call off Gaza ceasefire if Hamas doesn’t release hostages Saturday: Netanyahu

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu declared on Tuesday the ceasefire in Gaza would…

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Israel starts releasing 90 imprisoned Palestinians hours after Hamas freed 3 hostages
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September 17, 2024

Israel starts releasing 90 imprisoned Palestinians hours after Hamas freed 3 hostages

The first three hostages were released from Gaza, and the…

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On eve of Gaza ceasefire, Netanyahu says Israel retains 'right to return to combat'
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September 17, 2024

On eve of Gaza ceasefire, Netanyahu says Israel retains ‘right to return to combat’

The ceasefire between Hamas and Israel will go into effect…

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Israeli cabinet approves Gaza ceasefire agreement
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September 17, 2024

Israeli cabinet approves Gaza ceasefire agreement

Israel’s cabinet approved a deal early Saturday for a ceasefire…

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Getting a truce between Hamas and Israel was excruciating. Now comes the hard part
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September 17, 2024

Getting a truce between Hamas and Israel was excruciating. Now comes the hard part

The contrasting reactions between Palestinians and Israelis to the long-awaited…

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Israel, Hamas reach Gaza ceasefire deal in 15-month war: Qatari PM
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September 17, 2024

Israel, Hamas reach Gaza ceasefire deal in 15-month war: Qatari PM

The latest: Qatar’s prime minister announces a ceasefire deal has…

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Negotiators hoping to finalize details in Israel-Hamas ceasefire deal
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September 17, 2024

Negotiators hoping to finalize details in Israel-Hamas ceasefire deal

Negotiators were meeting in Qatar on Tuesday hoping to finalize…

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Israel-Hezbollah ceasefire begins — region waits to see if it will hold
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September 17, 2024

Israel-Hezbollah ceasefire begins — region waits to see if it will hold

The ceasefire between Israel and Lebanon’s Hezbollah militants began early…

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