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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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WHO makes deal with Israel for limited pauses in Gaza fighting to allow for polio vaccinations | CBC News
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January 26, 2024

WHO makes deal with Israel for limited pauses in Gaza fighting to allow for polio vaccinations | CBC News

The World Health Organization said Thursday it has reached an…

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Italian journalist's detainment in Iran sparks high-stakes talks over her freedom
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January 8, 2024

Italian journalist’s detainment in Iran sparks high-stakes talks over her freedom

Italian journalist Cecilia Sala has been detained in Iran since…

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Science has an Epstein problem. Women in paleontology say it's a symptom of a deeper misogyny
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January 4, 2024

Science has an Epstein problem. Women in paleontology say it’s a symptom of a deeper misogyny

When paleontologist Riley Black learned that several scientists in her…

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6 takeaways from Bill Clinton's deposition about Epstein and Maxwell
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January 4, 2024

6 takeaways from Bill Clinton’s deposition about Epstein and Maxwell

Former U.S. president Bill Clinton and his wife, Hillary, the…

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'I saw nothing that gave me pause': Bill Clinton says he had no knowledge of Jeffrey Epstein's crimes
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January 4, 2024

‘I saw nothing that gave me pause’: Bill Clinton says he had no knowledge of Jeffrey Epstein’s crimes

Former U.S. president Bill Clinton said in an opening statement…

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As more Epstein files emerge, the story around former prince Andrew 'isn't going away'
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January 4, 2024

As more Epstein files emerge, the story around former prince Andrew ‘isn’t going away’

The eviction of the former prince now known as Andrew…

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Why the Epstein files haven't resulted in more charges
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January 4, 2024

Why the Epstein files haven’t resulted in more charges

Only Jefferey Epstein and his longtime confidant and girlfriend Ghislaine…

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Latest batch of Epstein files reveals sex offender was allowed into Canada after conviction
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January 4, 2024

Latest batch of Epstein files reveals sex offender was allowed into Canada after conviction

What we learned today and what’s nextWith the release today…

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Customers complain of long wait times, poor communication with Canada’s big three telecoms
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January 3, 2024

Customers complain of long wait times, poor communication with Canada’s big three telecoms

Have tips for navigating telecom customer service? We want to…

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