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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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Provinces are relying on virtual doctors to keep smaller ERs open. Here's how it works
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July 6, 2022

Provinces are relying on virtual doctors to keep smaller ERs open. Here’s how it works

White Coat Black Art26:30Virtual doctors for real ERsDr. Michael Ertel…

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'I have to pay to get better': Out-of-pocket costs of cancer for people in Canada tallied in new report
Star

July 6, 2022

‘I have to pay to get better’: Out-of-pocket costs of cancer for people in Canada tallied in new report

During her cancer treatment, Vanessa Percoco felt forced to choose…

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He diagnosed his rare disease using Google. Now he hopes AI can do the same for others
Star

July 6, 2022

He diagnosed his rare disease using Google. Now he hopes AI can do the same for others

White Coat Black Art26:30The power of AI to diagnose rare…

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Woman living in chronic pain says N.S. health care plagued by sexism, ageism and 'dangerous' apathy
Star

July 6, 2022

Woman living in chronic pain says N.S. health care plagued by sexism, ageism and ‘dangerous’ apathy

Laura O’Byrne chokes back tears as she recalls walking the…

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Canadians with a family doctor are still heading to the ER to get basic primary care
Star

July 6, 2022

Canadians with a family doctor are still heading to the ER to get basic primary care

Lack of access to family doctors and other primary care providers…

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An Ottawa hospital misidentified a dying patient. Two families say they're being ignored
Star

July 6, 2022

An Ottawa hospital misidentified a dying patient. Two families say they’re being ignored

An Ottawa man says in the months since the Montfort Hospital misidentified…

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As a rural ER doctor, I feel guilty cutting back my hours. But it's the only way for me to keep working
Star

July 6, 2022

As a rural ER doctor, I feel guilty cutting back my hours. But it’s the only way for me to keep working

This First Person article is written by Dr. Sarah Giles,…

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Almost a year after a stroke, this N.L. woman is still being denied rehab
Star

July 6, 2022

Almost a year after a stroke, this N.L. woman is still being denied rehab

Patsy Smith’s husband, Tony Smith, isn’t a physiotherapist, but his…

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Chris Barber, Tamara Lich not guilty on most charges for roles in Freedom Convoy
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June 29, 2022

Chris Barber, Tamara Lich not guilty on most charges for roles in Freedom Convoy

Chris Barber and Tamara Lich have been found not guilty…

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