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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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In India's Sundarbans region, sea-level rise also brings an increase in human trafficking
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September 8, 2024

In India’s Sundarbans region, sea-level rise also brings an increase in human trafficking

GGBK has set up public awareness campaigns to warn villagers…

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You've probably seen a lot of oil and gas ads lately. How accurate are they?
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September 8, 2024

You’ve probably seen a lot of oil and gas ads lately. How accurate are they?

You may have noticed a lot of oil and gas…

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Nuclear power is making a big comeback. Here's why
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September 8, 2024

Nuclear power is making a big comeback. Here’s why

Governments in Canada, the U.S. and abroad along with tech giants…

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Why has Earth been so hot the past 2 years? Scientists aren't sure
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September 8, 2024

Why has Earth been so hot the past 2 years? Scientists aren’t sure

Yes, we’re going to talk about another year of warming….

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Found a cute house at a great price? You might want to hunt down some flood maps first
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September 8, 2024

Found a cute house at a great price? You might want to hunt down some flood maps first

Anyone who owns a home knows its weaknesses when it…

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Demolishing buildings is a waste. There's another way: deconstruction
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September 8, 2024

Demolishing buildings is a waste. There’s another way: deconstruction

When Meredith Moore moved from New York to Toronto, she…

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The next Trump presidency could alter global climate policy. Here's how
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September 8, 2024

The next Trump presidency could alter global climate policy. Here’s how

U.S. carbon emissions could jump and the energy transition could…

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What a ruling by Ontario's top court could mean for the future of climate litigation | CBC News
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September 8, 2024

What a ruling by Ontario’s top court could mean for the future of climate litigation | CBC News

In what some have called a game-changing decision, an Ontario court…

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Solar panels lead to insurance headaches for some Canadians | CBC News
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September 8, 2024

Solar panels lead to insurance headaches for some Canadians | CBC News

Adam Szabo was keen on the benefits of replacing his…

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